The reason that starvation during prenatal development raises the risk for cardiovascular and metabolic problems in adulthood is that
A) starvation before birth and cardiovascular and metabolic disorders are all caused by a single mutation.
B) metabolism in the fetus shifts to preserve vital organs, accelerating weight gain in childhood.
C) lack of nutrients damages the heart in the uterus.
D) the child remembers the lack of nutrition in the uterus and eats too much.
B) metabolism in the fetus shifts to preserve vital organs, accelerating weight gain in childhood.
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