Troy's weight has always been around 180 pounds. When he gains a few pounds, he usually drops the extra weight relatively quickly but rarely drops below 180. Troy's ability to maintain a "standard" weight exemplifies which theory?
A) Genetic determination
B) Basal metabolism
C) Set point
D) Environmental affect

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The set point theory suggests that the body has a predetermined weight range that it tries to maintain through various mechanisms such as hunger, metabolism, and satiety signals. Troy's ability to maintain a stable weight around 180 pounds despite gaining and losing some weight exemplifies the set point theory.

Troy's Weight Has Always Been Around 180 Pounds