You have a new male client who is 68" (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

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You have a new male client who is 68" (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity.  Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

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Option B is the best choice for the client's weight loss goal. It follows the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) principle:

Specific: The goal is to lose weight through walking.

Measurable: The client can track his progress by monitoring his weight every week.

Attainable: Losing 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week is a reasonable and safe goal for the client.

Relevant: Walking at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill is a moderate-intensity exercise that can help the client achieve his weight loss goal without putting too much stress on his joints.

Time-bound: The client will walk 40 minutes, 5 times a week.

Option A is also a good choice, but the goal of losing 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week may not be sustainable in the long run. Option C is not a safe goal as losing 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) per week is too aggressive, and cycling for an hour daily may not be practical for the client. Option D may not provide enough nutrients for the client's body to function properly.

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