Later development of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes has been associated with birthweight below the _____ percentile.

A. 10th
B. 15th
C. 20th
D. 30th
E. 37th


Answer: A

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