A severe famine in the Netherlands during World War II revealed that
A) the sensitive-period concept operates with nutrition.
B) malnutrition during the first trimester is not associated with miscarriage.
C) malnutrition in the second trimester is associated with large head size.
D) malnutrition during the third trimester is associated with physical defects.

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The statement implies that a severe famine in the Netherlands during World War II revealed that the sensitive period concept operates with nutrition. This suggests that malnutrition during specific periods of fetal development can have different consequences. The other answer choices are not supported by the statement.

A Severe Famine in the Netherlands During World War II