Our weight thermostats are somewhat flexible and are influenced by environmental as well as biological factors. Some researchers have therefore adopted the term

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The term "settling point" describes the theory that our weight is influenced by both biological and environmental factors, with our bodies adjusting to maintain a weight range that is comfortable and sustainable over time. This theory suggests that our weight is not simply determined by biological factors like metabolism, but also by environmental factors like food availability and social pressure. The other answer choices, including unit bias, drive reduction, and basal metabolic rate, do not accurately describe this concept of a flexible weight thermostat that can vary based on both biological and environmental factors.

Our Weight Thermostats Are Somewhat Flexible and Are Influenced by Environmental