Chapter 2, Problem 15RQ

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “Both inadequate and excessive levels of body fat affect fertility” is true or false.

Introduction: Fertility is defined as the natural capability to produce offspring. It can be affected by the individual’s dietary pattern, lifestyle, nutrient intake, calorie intake, and body fat. These factors initially alter the environment in which eggs and sperm develop, and also modify the hormones level involved in reproductive processes in men and women.