In what stage on the continuum of nutritional health would elevated blood pressure and insulin resistance be evidence of one's immune function being affected, resulting in the reduction of resistance to pathogens, radiation, and stress?
a. metabolic homeostasis stage
b. substandard nutrient availability stage
c. acute condition stage
d. nonspecific signs and symptoms stage
e. clinical condition stage
Ans: d. nonspecific signs and symptoms stage
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