The set-point theory:
A) predicts that when thin people overeat, their metabolisms slow down.
B) emphasizes setting a realistic goal that you will work toward in weight loss.
C) says that biological mechanisms try to keep weight ±2 kg around a target weight.
D) states that body weight varies around a genetically influenced weight range.

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The set-point theory states that body weight varies around a genetically influenced weight range, meaning that the body tries to maintain a certain weight, despite efforts to lose or gain weight. The theory does not address metabolism, goal-setting, or a specific weight range.

The Set-Point Theory