Frustrated with his inability to lose weight despite attempting numerous fad diets, a 42-year-old male who is 5?11? and 270 lb has visited a clinic to gain tools to achieve long-term weight loss. Which of the following statements by the clinician is most accurate?

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A combined approach to weight loss including diet modification, exercise, and drug therapy has been shown to be successful in the treatment of obesity. In spite of a genetic component, obesity is still considered to be preventable. A reasonable rate of weight loss should be 5% to 10% of total body weight over a 6-month period. A reduction in food intake of between 500 and 1000 kcal, not a total food intake of 500 to 1000 kcal, is often necessary in the treatment of individuals with high BMIs. Pharmacotherapy and surgery are available as adjuncts.

Frustrated with His Inability to Lose Weight Despite Attempting Numerous