An Underlying Assumption of the Biological Theory of Weight Control

question 5

Multiple Choice

An underlying assumption of the biological theory of weight control is:

• A) genetic predisposition to obesity will result regardless of dietary modifications.
• B) people resemble their biological parents.
• C) some people are born to be fat.
• D) weight control is not influenced by genetics.

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