Which of the Following Statements Is Evidence for the Set-Point

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is evidence for the set-point theory?

• A)At rest and during active times,energy expenditure is constant.
• B)The fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO)gene is common.
• C)Native American tribes have been exposed to cycles of feast and famine for centuries.
• D)Many people maintain a certain weight over long periods despite changes in energy intake.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, usually a measure of profit.

Market Price

The price at which a service or asset is presently traded in a given market.

Full Cost

Full cost involves calculating the total cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs, to assess the overall expenses incurred by a business.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers from market transactions.