Which Is the Most Appropriate Initial Treatment for a Patient

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with comorbidities and BMI between 25 and 29.9?

• A) Avoid additional weight gain and increase activity.
• B) Reduce calories, increase activity, and add behavioral therapy.
• C) Consider pharmacological therapy combined with diet and weight loss.
• D) Institute a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) combined with increased activity.
• E) Consider bariatric surgery combined with pharmacological therapy.

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