Which of the Following Is True of Adaptive Thermogenesis

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of adaptive thermogenesis?

• A) It explains why all obese people are overweight.
• B) It sabotages weight-loss attempts by causing the body to burn fewer calories when someone goes on a diet.
• C) It explains why obese people are always at a risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and certain forms of cancer.
• D) It causes thin people to become obese during adulthood.

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Basic Strengths

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Potentially Achievable

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