Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Set Point Concept

question 436

Multiple Choice

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

• A)The vast majority of researchers assert that the set point concept is invalid and holds false for the body weight of all persons.
• B)The set point notion is only a myth and has not been empirically substantiated by research.
• C)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.
• D)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.

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