Q32 What is the set-point hypothesis?That eating a set proportion of fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy will train the body to crave that proportion of food every dayO That by keeping your glycemic load around a set point, you will more easily lose weightO The idea that each person's body weight is genetically set within a given range that the body works hard to maintainO That by maintaining at least twice as much HDL cholesterol as LDL cholesterol in the body will reduce the risk of heart disease

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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What is the set-point hypothesis?
That eating a set proportion of fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy will train the body to crave that proportion of food every day
O That by keeping your glycemic load around a set point, you will more easily lose weight
O The idea that each person's body weight is genetically set within a given range that the body works hard to maintain
O That by maintaining at least twice as much HDL cholesterol as LDL cholesterol in the body will reduce the risk of heart disease

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A hypothesis is a statement made by people based on their experience and assumptions. There is no supporting fact or data to prove a hypothesis. Thus, a hypothesis can be correct or incorrect. A hypothesis is called a theory when it has data to support its statement.

The human body is made of different organs and organs systems for the normal functioning of the body. The different organ systems work in a coordinated manner to achieve body functioning. Many factors influence the normal functioning of the body. Different theories exist to explain the homeostasis of the body.