Mariela was raised in such extreme poverty that undernourishment stunted her growth. Now, as an adult, she is able to afford adequate food, and is in fact obese. This situation is referred to as the
A. nutrition paradox.
B. overnutrition dilemma.
C. fetal origins theory.
D. poverty-obesity paradox.
Answer: A
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