In the developing world,low birth weight stems mainly from
A)the high age of the mothers.
B)lack of exercise by the mother.
C)excessive smoking by the father.
D)the mother's poor health and nutrition.

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Low birth weight is mainly caused by the mother's poor health and nutrition during pregnancy. This can include inadequate caloric intake, poor quality of diet or underlying health conditions. Lack of access to healthcare and limited education or knowledge about proper nutrition during pregnancy can also contribute to low birth weight in developing countries. Age of the mother, lack of exercise by the mother and excessive smoking by the father may have some impact on pregnancy outcomes, but poor maternal health and nutrition are the most significant factors.

In the Developing World,low Birth Weight Stems Mainly from