The set-point theory suggests that when a person is on a restrictive diet,the body responds by initiating physiological changes that:
A)slow down the basal metabolic rate.
B)increase the basal metabolic rate.
C)increase the thermic effect of food.
D)increase fidgeting and other spontaneous physical activity.

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The set-point theory suggests that the body tries to maintain a certain level of weight, called the set-point, and when a person is on a restrictive diet, the body responds by slowing down the basal metabolic rate to conserve energy and maintain the set-point.

The Set-Point Theory Suggests That When a Person Is on a Restrictive