Set-point theory has difficulty explaining:
A) how the same daily caloric intake causes some to gain weight, but not others.
B) the role of basal metabolism rates and fat cells in maintaining weight.
C) the dramatic worldwide increases in the rates of overweight and obesity.
D) why most people who diet eventually gain the weight back.

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Set-point theory suggests that there is a genetically predetermined weight range that the body strives to maintain, but it cannot explain the rapid and significant increase in overweight and obesity rates worldwide. This suggests that factors beyond genetics, such as changes in diet and lifestyle, also play a significant role in weight regulation.

Set-Point Theory Has Difficulty Explaining