Adrian and Kevin Are 24-Year-Old Twins Who Are Both Obese

question 5

Multiple Choice

Adrian and Kevin are 24-year-old twins who are both obese. Adrian has been in a committed, long-term relationship for almost two years. Adrian and his girlfriend moved in together a few months ago, and now that they have settled into their new place and new living arrangements, Adrian is looking for a new challenge. So, he decides to start training for a triathlon.
Kevin has recently been putting in a lot of overtime at work (and has sacrificed his social life to do so) , but this extra time is paying off because he's in line for a promotion. He typically spends 10-12 hours a day at the office, six days a week, and will sometimes have dinner with his co-workers, who have become his good friends. Even though Kevin doesn't have much of a life outside of work, he feels like he makes an important contribution and is a valued member of the team.
-Imagine that in June 2016,Adrian and Kevin are the exact same weight.However,Adrian loses weight while training for his triathlon in June 2017,while Kevin's weight remains the same.Which of the following is mostly likely to be true for the twins in June 2017

• A) Kevin will have more adipose cells than Adrian.
• B) Adrian is more likely to be a restrained eater.
• C) Kevin will have a set point, but Adrian will have a settling point.
• D) Adrian's settling point will be lower than Kevin's settling point.

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