Chapter 2, Problem 14RQ

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the given statement “Weight loss of 10 to 15 percent of body weight in normal-weight men, but not in normal-weight women, decreases fertility” is true or false.

Introduction: Any change in the normal bodyweight of an individual shall affect the body mass index; the downstream effect of which is a lower amount of metabolism. In certain cases, the noticeable loss of weight may be unexplainable. Depending upon the situation, the causes might include lack of nutritional care, while a feedback could be a cumulative assessment.