Derek, a neuropsychology graduate student, works in a behavioral eating research lab. Derek suggests to the lead investigator that injecting people with leptin will help them lose weight. His idea is quickly shot down by a classmate, who reminds Derek that

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Obese individuals often have high levels of leptin due to their larger amount of fat mass, which produces leptin. However, their bodies may be resistant to leptin's effects, which is why simply adding more leptin may not effectively promote weight loss.

Derek, a Neuropsychology Graduate Student, Works in a Behavioral Eating