Brunetta Has Recently Lost 25 Pounds

question 231

Multiple Choice

Brunetta has recently lost 25 pounds.Based on what you have learned about body weight set point,which of the following would you predict?

• A) Brunetta will continue to lose weight as her metabolism will have increased.
• B) Brunetta will gain back about 10% of the weight she lost before she begins to lose again.
• C) Brunetta will gradually return to her original weight.
• D) Brunetta will gain back the weight she lost and gain additional weight.

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