The Notion of a "Set Point," or Natural Body Weight

question 222

Multiple Choice

The notion of a "set point," or natural body weight, for each individual is supported by the finding that:

• A)people tend to eat more food when they are alone than when they are with other people
• B)most people are hungrier during the day than at night
• C)most people show little variation in weight from year to year
• D)people tend to eat more food when they are with other people than when they are alone

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