Regarding the set point, fat cells, and obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Roughly 65 percent of adults in the United States are overweight.
B)Your set point is the weight you maintain when you are making no effort to gain or lose weight.
C)When your body goes below its set point, you will feel hungry most of the time.
D)Leptin is released from fat cells and tells your brain that you need to eat more.

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Leptin is released from fat cells and signals the brain to decrease appetite and increase metabolism, therefore telling your brain that you do not need to eat more. So, the statement in option D is false. Option A is true, as roughly 65 percent of adults in the United States are overweight. Option B is also true, as the set point is the weight you naturally maintain without trying to lose or gain weight. Option C is also true, as when your body goes below its set point, you may feel more hungry than usual.

Regarding the Set Point, Fat Cells, and Obesity, Which of the Following