Question

QUESTION 20 Which critical period is NOT associated with increased risk of adult obesity if excessive weight gain occurs?

A.early infancy

B.toddlerhood (2-3 yrs)

C.early childhood (5-7 yrs)

D.adolescence

Answer 1

A. early infancy

During early infancy, the child grows rapidly and has certain nutrient requirements as per pound their body weight which are relatively higher as compared to nutrient requirements at any other age and hence weight gain can occurs. Infants need high fat diet for proper growth and they get the most of it from mother's milk only.

However, Excessive weight gain in toddlerhood (2-3 yrs), early childhood (5-7 yrs) and adolescence is associated with higher risk of adult obesity