Which of the following BEST describes the basic idea of set-point theory?
A)People are consciously capable of choosing, or setting, a particular weight level and easily maintaining it.
B)The body is naturally set to maintain a particular weight by increasing or decreasing feelings of hunger and basal metabolic rate.
C)Once you set your basal metabolic rate to a higher level, it is possible to eat much more food without gaining weight.
D)Once you establish and set CCK at a lower level, it is possible to eat much more food without gaining weight.

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Set-point theory suggests that the body has a natural weight range that it strives to maintain by regulating hunger and basal metabolic rate. This range is unique to each individual and is influenced by genetics, environment, and behavior. The theory proposes that attempts to significantly alter one's weight through diet and exercise will be met with physiological responses that work to bring the body back to its set-point range.

Which of the Following BEST Describes the Basic Idea of Set-Point