A female is referred to you due to weight loss. Upon meeting with the client, she tells you she is depressed and a recent widow. The client weighs 130 lbs and is 5'9". She reports weight loss of 14 lbs over the past 6 months. Her weight loss is considered:

a. insignificant
b. significant
c. fat loss
d. severe


Ans: b. significant

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