Based on the nutrition studies investigating the effects of the Dutch World War II famine, adults whose mothers experienced the famine during the second half of their pregnancy were more likely to experience as a result of the nutrition deficits their mothers experienced.

decreased glucose tolerance

Explanation:

Decreased glucose tolerance refers to the process in which an individual's blood glucose level is being raised or increased beyond the normal levels yet not high enough to develop a "diabetes diagnosis". It increases the risk of developing the cardiovascular or diabetic disease. It refers to a metabolic condition that causes a "high blood glucose level".

In the question above, the given statement signifies decreased glucose tolerance.