According to the theory of leptin resistance, overweight people develop
A) reduced responsiveness to the hunger-suppressing effect of leptin
B) increased responsiveness to the hunger-causing effect of leptin
C) reduced levels of glucose due to poor leptin metabolism
D) increased levels of glucose due to poor leptin metabolism

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Leptin resistance theory suggests that overweight people become less responsive to the hunger-suppressing effect of leptin, leading to increased food intake and weight gain.

According to the Theory of Leptin Resistance, Overweight People Develop