​In Sims's Studies on Experimental Overeating, Some Volunteers Had Trouble

question 83

Multiple Choice

​In Sims's studies on experimental overeating, some volunteers had trouble returning to their original weight after the experiment. This problem was associated with

• A) ​family histories of obesity.
• B) ​family histories of diabetes.
• C) ​a permanent change in set-point brought about by the overeating.
• D) ​a permanent change in blood glucose level.

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Definitions:

Nutrient-holding Capacity

The ability of soil to retain essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, which are necessary for plant growth.

Aeration

The process of increasing or maintaining the oxygen saturation of water in aquatic systems, often used to improve water quality and the health of aquatic organisms.

Water Infiltration

The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing groundwater and soil moisture.

Percolation

The process by which a liquid slowly passes through a filter or porous substance.