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dmcintosh · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Drugs are available to aid in weight loss, but they are not for everyone. When is a person a candidate for drug therapy in the treatment of obesity?

A) When a man's waist is 35 inches or more
B) When the person has not been able to lose weight any other way
C) When a BMI is 30 or greater
D) When the person can maintain a 1500-calorie diet for at least 1 month

Question 2

An enlarged thyroid gland may indicate a deficiency of

a. iron.
b. iodine.
c. folate.
d. vitamin B12.

brittiany.barnes · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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In conjunction with lifestyle changes of diet, behavior modification, and physical activity, pharmacotherapy is recommended for people with a BMI of 30 or greater or for people with a BMI of 27 or more with comorbid conditions.

Answer to Question 2

B
An enlarged thyroid gland may be a goiter, a sign of iodine deficiency. Deficiencies of iron, fo-late, and vitamin B12 cause different types of anemia.