The set-point theory suggests that
A) the human body has evolved to maintain its weight within a narrow range.
B) our appetite and satiety are predetermined by genes regulating the hypothalamic feeding and satiety centers.
C) some people possess a gene that allows them to expend the same amount of energy whether they are at rest or engaging in physical activity.
D) all people maintain a certain average body temperature that is unique to each individual.
A
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