Regarding the Set Point, Fat Cells, and Obesity, Which of the Following

question 95

Multiple Choice

Regarding the set point, fat cells, and obesity, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

• A)Obesity is overtaking smoking as a cause of needless deaths.
• B)The body replaces fat cells at roughly the rate they are lost, so the number of fat cells remains unchanged throughout adult life.
• C)In 2006, more than one-third of Americans could be classified as obese.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Less Accountable

Refers to a reduced sense of responsibility or obligation to justify one's actions or decisions to others.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Group Behavior

The ways in which people's behaviors are influenced when they are in groups, including how they interact and make decisions.

Try Hard

The act of applying significant effort or determination in order to achieve a goal or task.