Why is a very low level of body fat unhealthy in young women?

A) Women need a certain amount of fat to maintain their fertility.
B) Reduced levels of body fat make a woman unable to expend any energy.
C) Women with very low body fat have an increased risk of developing diabetes.
D) Women with very low body fat have an increased risk of heavy menstrual bleeding.


A

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