Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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To examine: Whether the statement “Studies have consistently shown that high intakes of caffeine or coffee reduce fertility” is true or false.

Introduction: Fertility is defined as the natural capability to produce offspring. It can be affected by an 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.

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