Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Set Point Concept

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the set point concept is most accurate?

• A) The set point notion is only a myth and has not been empirically substantiated by research.
• B) Researchers agree unanimously that there is no such thing as a set point and research continues to determine whether people can "settle in" to a new weight.
• C) The vast majority of researchers assert that the set point concept is invalid and holds false for the body weight of all persons.
• D) Some researchers feel it is a valid concept, while others argue that though it is difficult, it is possible to "settle in" to a new weight.

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