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The human body's tendency to maintain a certain weight is called

a.weight loss theory
b. set point theory
c. obesity theory
d. leptin theory

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Hi,

The human body's tendency to maintain a certain weight is called :

b. set point theory

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ANSWER:

(B) Setpoint theory

Step-by-step explanation:

A setpoint is described as a weight range where one's body functions optimally. Setpoint theory states that the body makes use of behavior changes, appetite, and other mechanisms to maintain a certain your body weight in a certain range.


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