The effects of malnutrition during the critical development of tissues and organs can be reversed when adequate nutrients are supplied later in the pregnancy.

a. True

b. False

Answer;

The above statement is false

Explanation;

-The effects of malnutrition during critical periods are not reversible.

-Critical period is a finite period during development in which certain events may occur that will have irreversible effects on later developmental staff. Usually a period of cell division in a body organ.

-Effects of malnutrition includes; nervous system defects of the embryo, child's poor dental health, adolescent's & adult's vulnerability to infection, higher risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, or heart disease. These effects are irreversible.