Drugs are available to aid in weight loss, but they are not for everyone. When is a person a candidate for drug therapy in the treatment of obesity?
A) When a man's waist is 35 inches or more
B) When the person has not been able to lose weight any other way
C) When a BMI is 30 or greater
D) When the person can maintain a 1500-calorie diet for at least 1 month
C
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In conjunction with lifestyle changes of diet, behavior modification, and physical activity, pharmacotherapy is recommended for people with a BMI of 30 or greater or for people with a BMI of 27 or more with comorbid conditions.
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