Angela Tells You That After Losing 50 Pounds on a Diet

question 10

Multiple Choice

Angela tells you that after losing 50 pounds on a diet modification plan, she has been unable to lose more weight for the last 2 months even though she has done nothing differently. Which theory of weight control explains Angela's current situation?

• A) Theory of biochemical influences
• B) Theory of environmental influences
• C) Theory of equilibrium set-point of weight control
• D) Theory of thermogenesis and weight control

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