Which Figure Best Approximates the Percentage of Americans Who Say

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which figure best approximates the percentage of Americans who say they want to lose weight?

• A)40%
• B)50%
• C)60%
• D)75%

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Definitions:

Resistance

The act of opposing or withstanding; in psychology, it refers to the opposition to discussing, thinking about, or processing emotionally painful memories or feelings.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, composed of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Physiological Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue brought about by excessive strain or use.

Energy Reserves

Stored substances in the body, such as glycogen and fat, that can be utilized as fuel for biological processes when needed.