Which of the following is true regarding research on obesity and weight control?
A) There are fewer obese people now than 50 years ago.
B) When a person is dieting,the body perceives starvation and so burns fewer calories.
C) In food-deprived countries,the drive for fat has become dysfunctional.
D) Adoptive siblings' body weights are correlated with one another.

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When a person is dieting, the body may perceive this as a form of starvation, leading to a reduction in metabolic rate to conserve energy, which means the body burns fewer calories. This is a physiological adaptation to ensure survival during periods of food scarcity.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Research on Obesity