Providing obese individuals with leptin:
A. will return these individuals to a leaner stature permanently.
B. will return these individuals to a leaner stature for a limited duration.
C. will not reduce obesity, because these individuals likely have high levels of leptin already.
D. will not reduce obesity initially, but will begin to reduce fat accumulation with continued treatment.
Answer: C
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