Settling-point theory proposes that weight tends to drift around
A) a low set point.
B) the level at which the factors of food consumption and energy expenditure are at equilibrium.
C) a high set point.
D) the level at which the factors of food storage and energy expenditure are at equilibrium.

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Settling-point theory proposes that weight tends to stay around the equilibrium point where food consumption and energy expenditure are balanced. This means that weight is not necessarily stable at a fixed set point but rather fluctuates around the equilibrium point depending on various factors.

Settling-Point Theory Proposes That Weight Tends to Drift Around