The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as:
A) environmental stimuli.
B) genetics.
C) learned behavior.
D) obesogenic theory.
E) set-point theory.

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The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the set-point theory. Choice A refers to external influences, choice B refers to hereditary factors, choice C refers to behavior learned through experiences, and choice D refers to the idea that the environment promotes obesity.

The Theory That the Body Tends to Maintain a Certain