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Which of the following is an accurate statement?
Overweight
A condition characterized by having more body fat than is optimally healthy, often measured by body mass index (BMI).
Set-Point
The theory that each individual has a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body will try to maintain to stay at optimal health.
Metabolism
The complex set of chemical reactions within a living organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life, involving energy production and utilization.
Food Restriction
The practice of limiting the amount and/or type of food ingested, often used for weight control or medical reasons.