You're speaking to a group of overweight adults who are embarking on a program to lose weight in order to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Which of these would constitute a clinically meaningful weight loss for these individuals?

A. A loss of 5% of initial body weight
B. A loss of at least 5 pounds
C. A loss of 3% of initial body weight
D. Each one of these represents a clinically meaningful weight loss


Answer: A

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