In regions with widespread poverty, famine, and disease,
A) either no secular change or a secular decrease in body size has occurred.
B) a secular increase in body size exists, but it is delayed.
C) increases in overweight and obesity are widespread.
D) the secular gain in height has slowed in recent decades.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In regions with widespread poverty, famine, and disease, the nutritional and environmental conditions are unfavorable for an increase in height and body size. Therefore, either no secular change or even a secular decrease in body size has occurred.

In Regions with Widespread Poverty, Famine, and Disease