This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Sharon weighs 145 pounds and has tried to lose 15 pounds since 10th grade. She loses the weight ... (Read 77 times)

PhilipSeeMore

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Aug 20, 2018
Sharon weighs 145 pounds and has tried to lose 15 pounds since 10th grade. She loses the weight without too much effort but then over the next few months she returns to her original weight. This would support which obesity theory?
 a. Set-point
  b. Fat cell
  c. Leptin
  d. External cue

Question 2

Twins raised by adoptive parents tend to have body shapes similar to their biological parents. This supports which theory of obesity causes?
 a. External cue
  b. Fat cell
  c. Behavioral
  d. Genetics


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

manuelcastillo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


PhilipSeeMore

  • Member
  • Posts: 561
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

bitingbit

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Myths and Facts About Weight Loss Myths and Facts About Weight Loss
Data from more than 22,000 men over the age of 40, showing the relationship between birth weight and ... Data from more than 22,000 men over the age of 40, showing the relationship between birth weight and ...
This pediatric growth chart tracks the height and weight for girls ages 2–20. This pediatric growth chart tracks the height and weight for girls ages 2–20.
Adding Volume to Your Meals Aids Weight Loss Adding Volume to Your Meals Aids Weight Loss
Emotions can influence weight Emotions can influence weight
Simple Sentences by Marc (Grade 1) Simple Sentences by Marc (Grade 1)
Video: Global warming and its effect on climate change

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library