The theory of obesity that makes the prediction that there should be situations in which overweight people eat less than average-weight people is
A) Based on common sense
B) Counterintuitive
C) Nonempirical
D) Based on authority

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This theory, known as the "set point theory," may seem counterintuitive as it goes against the idea that overweight people simply eat more than average-weight people. Instead, it suggests that there may be biological and genetic factors at play that regulate a person's weight and appetite.

The Theory of Obesity That Makes the Prediction That There