Metabolism continued Set point theory According to this theory, you have a predetermined weight and level of body fat—called a set point—that your body wants to maintain. This body fat level is determined by genetics, […]
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Factors That Affect Body Weight 2
Genetic Factors Continued A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene—called the obesity (ob) gene— prevented a strain […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 7
Set point theory According to this theory, you have a predetermined weight and level of body fat—called a set point—that your body wants to maintain. This body fat level is determined by genetics, just like […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 4
Genes A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene called the obesity (ob) gene prevented a strain of […]
Grapefruit Diet 2
Grapefruit replaces the starch in the meal. Most vegetables can be eaten because they have a low carbohydrate count and are low in calories. Corn, lima beans, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are vegetables that in […]