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.

Analyze the influence of cultural trends on individual behavior and societal norms.

Distinguish between different cultural phenomena, such as McDonaldization and rationalization, and their effects on everyday life.

Identify how culture serves as both an independent and dependent variable in sociological studies.

Evaluate the role of cultural capital in maintaining social inequalities.

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