Discussion Questions: The Role of Genetics in Obesity

• What are some of the factors that contribute to the obesity problem in our society?
• Discuss sensitive issues of body structure and the feelings of others in relation to the video.
• What is leptin, and what role does it play in weight gain?
• What role does the melanocortin 4 receptor, or MC4R, play in obesity?
• If someone asks you if obesity is genetic, how would you respond?