Angela tells you that after losing 50 pounds on a diet modification plan, she has been unable to lose more weight for the last 2 months even though she has done nothing differently. Which theory of weight control explains Angela's current situation?

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The theory of equilibrium set-point of weight control states that the body has a natural weight set point that it tries to maintain, and it can be difficult to lose weight beyond that point. Angela's inability to lose more weight despite doing nothing differently could be due to her body trying to maintain its set point weight.

Angela Tells You That After Losing 50 Pounds on a Diet