_____ is a hypothesized mechanism that serves to maintain body weight around a physiologically programmed level
a. BMI
b. Set point
c. Obesity
d. A sedentary lifestyle
Answer: B
Rationale: It is not an exact number of pounds, but rather a relatively small range encompassing 10% to 20% of one's weight.
Psychology
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