John Wilson Is a 74-Year-Old Retired Schoolteacher

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John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds. His wife died nine months ago. During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago. Mr. Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely. The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.  A healthy BMI for a man his height is 24.
The most likely cause of Mr. Wilson's weight loss is:

• A) depression due to loss of his spouse.
• B) inadequate income to purchase food.
• C) lack of knowledge about nutrition.
• D) a high level of physical activity.
• E) a low hemoglobin level.

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