When you talk with Mrs. Moore on 3/15, you ask how much weight she would like to lose. She tells you she would like to weigh 125, which is what she weighed most of her adult life
Is this reasonable? What would you suggest as a goal for weight loss for Mrs. Moore? How quickly should Mrs. Moore lose this weight?
• Modest wt loss, which can usually be achieved and maintained by the pt, can decrease risk from obesity.
• 10% weight loss over next 6 months, which is approximately 16 lbs. for Mrs. Sanders.
• When she reaches this goal and would like to continue, it can be discussed at that time.
• 1-2 lbs. per week is a reasonable rate of weight loss
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