Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?
A) No; leptin is only relevant to animal weight control.
B) No; leptin has severe side effects and lacks FDA approval.
C) Yes; manufacturers have started producing leptin for human consumption.
D) Yes; leptin is a hormone that has been linked to human weight control issues.

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Debbie is interested in working on childhood obesity projects and leptin has been linked to human weight control issues. Therefore, it is a relevant area of study for her and she should take the job. Option A is incorrect as research has shown that leptin is also relevant to human weight control. Option B is incorrect as although there may be side effects and lack of FDA approval, this would not necessarily be relevant to Debbie's decision to take the job. Option C is also incorrect as the fact that leptin is now being produced for human consumption does not necessarily make it a good area of study for Debbie.

Debbie Is Interested in Working on Projects That Will Help