Sid Has Recently Begun Dieting to Lose Weight

question 134

Multiple Choice

Sid has recently begun dieting to lose weight. He has significantly reduced his caloric intake, but has not changed his activity level. According to set-point theory, what might we expect to happen?

• A) Sid's appetite will increase and his metabolic rate will decrease to help maintain his current weight.
• B) Sid will begin to lose fat cells, which will make it more difficult to gain weight in the future.
• C) Sid's appetite will increase, but his metabolic rate will increase as well, promoting gradual weight loss.
• D) Sid's appetite will decrease, and his metabolic rate will increase.

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