Asked by Madison Barton on May 21, 2024

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What does the set point for body weight refer to

A)  the lowest possible weight at which the person can survive 
B)  a person's current weight 
C)  the highest weight the person can attain by unrestricted eating 
D)  a person's natural point of stability in body weight

Set Point For Body Weight

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and body fat level with internal controls, aiming to maintain a particular weight.

Natural Point Of Stability

An equilibrium state to which a system naturally tends to return after being disturbed.

Person's Current Weight

The actual weight of an individual at the present time.

  • Understand the principle of weight control via set-point theory and the determinants of body mass.
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Yen Tram Ma NguyenMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The set point for body weight refers to a person's natural point of stability in body weight, where the body is trying to maintain a certain weight through various physiological mechanisms such as hormones and metabolism. It is not the lowest possible weight at which a person can survive, a person's current weight, or the highest weight a person can attain by unrestricted eating.