Early research on the psychological aspects of eating suggested that overweight individuals ignore the cues their bodies give them when food is available and prominent. This theory was modified, however, because
a. it was shown that biological predispositions to being overweight better explained weight problems.
b. weight itself does not always predict eating patterns.
c. the early theories did not take resting metabolic rate into account.
d. identical twins reared apart are rarely both overweight.
Answer: b. weight itself does not always predict eating patterns.
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