Which of the following patients would be the most appropriate candidate for treatment with orlistat?
A) A 31-year-old woman who has been unable to lose her "baby fat" in the months following the birth of her child
B) A patient with a body mass index of 25.5
C) A man who is morbidly obese and who has osteoarthritis in his knees
D) A 66-year-old man who was previously healthy but who has been gradually gaining weight since retirement
C
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Orlistat is intended for people who are clinically obese, not for those who want to lose a few pounds. A patient with a BMI of 25.5 is nominally overweight.
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