Our weight thermostats are somewhat flexible and are influenced by environmental as well as biological factors.Some researchers have therefore adopted the term

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The term "settling point" is used by some researchers to describe the idea that our weight is not fixed, but rather influenced by a variety of factors including environment and biology. This suggests that our weight can fluctuate within a certain range, or "settling point," rather than being controlled solely by a rigid set point or "weight thermostat."

Our Weight Thermostats Are Somewhat Flexible and Are Influenced by Environmental