From an Evolutionary Perspective,what Is the Advantage of a Set

question 62

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary perspective,what is the advantage of a set point for body weight?

• A) The tendency to maintain excess calories as fat helped protect people during food shortages.
• B) People with stable body weights have healthier offspring.
• C) Wide swings in body weight probably led to greater sensitivity to food cues.
• D) Stable body weight probably led to greater sensitivity to food cues.

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