To explain why,when we have unlimited access to various tasty foods,we tend to overeat and gain weight,some researchers use the term ________ to indicate a person's base weight level.
A) homeostasis
B) basal metabolic rate
C) metabolism
D) settling point

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The term "settling point" is used to indicate a person's base weight level, which is the weight at which the body naturally settles when a person is eating a normal, balanced diet. When we have unlimited access to tasty foods, we tend to overeat and disrupt our settling point, causing weight gain. Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, while basal metabolic rate and metabolism refer to the body's energy expenditure and chemical processes, respectively, and are not directly related to the concept of settling point.

To Explain Why,when We Have Unlimited Access to Various Tasty