The client with morbid obesity asks the nurse why leptin is not used for weight reduction.Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse?

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Leptin is a hormone involved in regulating energy balance and body weight. In individuals with obesity, there is often a high level of leptin due to the increased fat mass; however, their bodies become resistant to leptin's effects, similar to how individuals with type 2 diabetes become insulin resistant. This resistance means that despite having high levels of leptin, the regulatory effect on hunger and metabolism is diminished, making leptin supplementation ineffective for weight reduction in obese individuals.

The Client with Morbid Obesity Asks the Nurse Why Leptin