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Part E. Genetic Influence on Body Weight Genes can influence a person's body weight in a variety of ways. For example, genetic factors can affect levels of appetite hormones, rate of thermogenesis, or the degree to which an unhealthy environment will affect an individual's ability to maintain energy balance. Choose the statement below that correctly describes genetic influence on body weight View Available Hint(s) Family members often have similar body weights, even if they live in different environments. According to proponents of gene-environment interactions, an individual's environment will not influence weight status if a person has a genetic predisposition toward weight gain. Overweight individuals are more likely to increase nonexercise-associated thermogenesis after overeating than average or underweight individuals. The set point theory indicates that bodies are meant to stay within a narrow weight range, which cannot be changed long-term.

Answer 1

Part E - The second statement is correct

According to proponents of gene-environment interactions, an individual's environment will not influence weight status if a person has a genetic predisposition toward weight gain.

Part D -

The feeling of an empty stomach signifies hunger.

Eating a full meal and then continuing to pick at appetizers all night while at a party is an example of appetite.

Appetite is the desire to eat and a cue from brain whereas hunger is the need to eat and a cue from body.