The concept of developmental origins of health and disease means that ______.

Question

Multiple choice question.

the nutritional environment during fetal development affects disease susceptibility later in life

infertility is caused by dietary inadequacies

disease is predetermined based on genes inherited from parents

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

the nutritional environment during fetal development affects disease susceptibility later in life.

This concept suggests that factors such as nutrition and other environmental influences during critical periods of development can impact health outcomes and disease risks later in life.