Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
If Todd's starting weight was 240 pounds, what would have been healthy and realistic goal weight in six months?

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A healthy and realistic weight loss goal is typically 1-2 pounds per week. Over six months (approximately 24 weeks), losing 24-48 pounds would be realistic. Starting at 240 pounds, a realistic goal would be around 192-216 pounds. Thus, 216 pounds is a realistic goal.

Vignette #2 Todd Has Been Overweight Since Childhood but as a College