An adult who was undernourished as a child and short due to growth stunt is now experiencing rapid weight gain as the family is transitioning out of poverty is an example of

A. poverty-obesity paradox.
B. nutrition paradox.
C. fetal origins theory.
D. double-burden of malnutrition.


Answer: D

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