Roberto is a participant in an obesity study. If his leptin levels are high, we can expect that:

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Leptin is a hormone associated with regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which leads to reduced food intake and potentially increases energy expenditure. High levels of leptin signal the brain that the body has enough energy stores, thus making a person feel "full" and possibly leading to decreased food intake and increased energy expenditure.

Roberto Is a Participant in an Obesity Study