According to your textbook, what else should be considered in addition to the role of a physiological set point in making it difficult for people to lose excess weight?
A) The body's metabolic rate is fixed and does not change.
B) The difficulty in losing excess weight is greatly exaggerated.
C) Lower activity levels are also associated with weight gain.
D) Set point theory assumes that a person's set point cannot change.

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In addition to the role of a physiological set point, lower activity levels have also been associated with weight gain. This means that a sedentary lifestyle can make it difficult for individuals to lose weight, even if they reduce their calorie intake. The other options (A, B, and D) are incorrect because they either present inaccurate information or do not address other important factors that contribute to weight loss difficulty.

According to Your Textbook, What Else Should Be Considered in Addition