Our weight thermostats are somewhat flexible and are influenced by environmental as well as biological factors.Some researchers have therefore adopted the term
A) basal metabolic rate.
B) homeostasis.
C) ecology of eating.
D) settling point.

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The term "settling point" refers to the idea that our weight is influenced by environmental and biological factors, and that it can fluctuate within a range or "settling point" rather than being fixed at a specific weight. This concept acknowledges that our weight is not solely determined by our biology, but also by factors such as food availability, social environment, and physical activity levels.

Our Weight Thermostats Are Somewhat Flexible and Are Influenced by Environmental