You read an article in a magazine that reports a study done on a group of 12 mice show that consuming beverages high in sugar reduces the production of Leptin, a hormone that promotes a sense of satiety (feeling full). These rats were more prone to obesity than the rats that didn't drink sugary drinks. What is your interpretation? Select all that apply.
A. This proves that drinking beverages high in sugar makes people obese.
B. There is a correlation between high sugar intake and low Leptin production in rats.
C. The sample size is small.
D. Leptin causes obesity.
Answer: B
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