The nurse should advise the client to lose on average, 1 to 2 pounds a week when they are trying to reduce weight over the next six months.
Weight loss is not a quick process, but it does not have to be painfully slow. Timelines should preferably be established depending on the rate of weight loss as well as the overall goal.
There are two basic methods for determining the pace of weight loss. The first method is to base it on total body weight. Weight loss guidelines normally recommend 0.5 – 1.0% per week. This method can fail at greater body weights, although it is usually an accurate approach. The second method is to base it on pounds per week, with a weekly weight loss goal of 1-2 pounds.
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