The Set Point Theory Suggests Humans and Other Animals

question 91

Multiple Choice

The set point theory suggests humans and other animals

• A) are able to alter their weight, but will always have a "set" or average weight.
• B) gain weight by eating more food than they need and thus causing ancrease the size of their fat cells.
• C) have a set metabolic rate that cannot be altered.
• D) are genetically programmed to maintain a certain amount of body weight

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