Make sure that you are familiar with the functions of leptin and ghrelin (discussed in Section 9.4.) ...

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Make sure that you are familiar with the functions of leptin and ghrelin (discussed in Section 9.4.) Read Section 9.6 in your textbook, including the section titled Weight Loss Surgery. View the Mini-Lecture about Bariatric Surgery. Bariatric Surgery Mini-LectureLinks to an external site. Also, read the Debate on page 302 (Section 9.6) titled Is Surgery a Good Solution toObesity? You may also find the following video to be helpful. LinkLinks to an external site.Stigma: The Human Cost of Obesity Respond to the following: What are some of the pros and cons of bariatric surgery? Consider ramifications on general health, nutritional status, social and psychological effects, etc. (Write at least 2 paragraphs for this question.) If you or a member of your family was 100 pounds (or more) overweight, would you consider or recommend bariatric surgery? Why or why not? (Write at least one paragraph for this question.) Answers should be written succinctly and scientifically. Provide references for your statements as necessary.