Throughout most of her adult life, Caroline had weighed 165 pounds and was a little heavy around her middle. Which of the following is likely the reason why Caroline gained weight after diet and exercise got her weight down to 150 pounds?
A. Her body reacted as if she was starving.
B. She practiced more nonintuitive eating.
C. The weight loss caused a loss of ghrelin.
D. She had developed insulin resistance.
Answer: A
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