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ericka1

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Which theory holds that our bodies fight to maintain our weight within a particular narrow range?
 
  A) hormone adjustment theory
  B) set point theory
  C) thrifty gene theory
  D) adaptive thermogenesis theory

Question 2

When a clinician measures a person's body fat by using x-rays to differentiate between bone, lean, and fat tissue, the process being used is the
 
  A) skinfold method.
  B) DXA method.
  C) hydrostatic method.
  D) BIA method.



Moriaki

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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