Each of the Following Is True of Energy Expenditure as It

question 9

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of energy expenditure as it relates to control of weight except one. Which one is the exception?

• A) Obese women have a similar or higher metabolic rate than thinner women do.
• B) Activity level seems to be a principal determinant in the development of obesity.
• C) Weight loss from a specific energy deficit is usually predictable.
• D) Adjustments in energy expenditure seem to be adaptive.

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Definitions:

Family Influences

Refer to the impact that family members have on an individual's attitudes, behavior, beliefs, and values throughout their life.

Attitudes

A person's feelings or opinions about someone or something, typically reflected in their behavior.

Perceptions

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted by individuals, often influencing their behavior and decisions.

Consumer Behavior

The study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that these processes have on the consumer and society.