The thrifty gene theory suggests that

A. our bodies are designed to maintain weight within a narrow range.
B. some people possess a gene that allows them to expend less energy at rest and during activity than people without this gene.
C. adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents.
D. our adult weight is determined by the diet our parents fed us when we were infants and young children.


Answer: B

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