Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight-loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months. Recently, her rate of weight loss slowed, and this week, she lost no weight, even though she has continued to follow the weight-loss plan. Based on this information, Jennifer has ________.
A. failed to reach her biological set point
B. cheated and consumed more calories than she's willing to admit
C. reduced her weight to a healthy BMI, so she will be unable to lose any more
D. reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium
Answer: D
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