The _____ implies that each individual is genetically programmed to carry a particular amount of body weight.
A)metabolic rate theory
B)James-Lange theory
C)body mass index theory
D)set-point theory

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The set-point theory proposes that an individual's body weight is genetically predetermined and regulated by a feedback control mechanism in the brain, which adjusts metabolism and energy expenditure to maintain a stable weight range.

The _____ Implies That Each Individual Is Genetically Programmed to Carry