Which of the following can alter the body's set point?

Correct answer: A. over feeding in childhood

  • A. over feeding in childhood
  • B. external eating cues
  • C. severe dieting
  • D. low self - esteemTry Prep Courses

Explanation

Repeated overfeeding, especially during childhood, can raise the body's defended weight or set point. External cues may influence eating temporarily, but they do not normally reset the physiological set point.

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