When you lose weight beyond a genetically determined set point, your body responds by ______.
A) slowing down your metabolism
B) stabilizing your metabolism
C) increasing your metabolism
D) causing your metabolism to fluctuate

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When you lose weight beyond a genetically determined set point, your body responds by slowing down your metabolism. This is known as adaptive thermogenesis, where your body tries to conserve energy in response to perceived food scarcity.

When You Lose Weight Beyond a Genetically Determined Set Point