If your weight 250 pounds and are initiating an effort to lose weight in a healthy way, how much weight should you lose over a six-month period, according to the National Institutes of Health?

A. 12.5 pounds
B. 20 pounds
C. 25 pounds
D. 50 pounds


Answer: C. 25 pounds

National Institutes of Health: overweight individuals should aim to lose about 10% of body weight over 6-month period

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