According to the "set point theory," a person's
A. body fat level is genetically determined.
B. saturated fat intake strongly influences the rate at which he or she loses weight.
C. body weight is influenced primarily by environmental factors.
D. metabolic rate remains the same, regardless of environmental or physical factors.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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