Having a set point may explain why we ____.
A) obsess over weight
B) tend to regain pounds that have been lost
C) cannot agree on what a healthy weight is
D) have societal pressure to be thin

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The set point theory suggests that our bodies have a predetermined weight range that is difficult to change. When we lose weight, our bodies may slow down metabolism and increase hunger cues in order to regain the lost weight and return to the set point. This could explain why people tend to regain weight after losing it.

Having a Set Point May Explain Why We ____