Significant weight loss is defined as:: (A) 5% weight loss in 1-2 months, (B) 5% weight loss in 2-3 months, (C) 10% weight loss in 1-2 months, (D) 10% weight loss in 2-3 months
Answer is A. Answer is A (5% weight loss in 1-2 months): Significant weight loss is defined as 5% weight loss in I month. Percent weight change over a period of time is calculated using the person's current body weight and person's usual body weight. Usual weight -- Current weight Percent weight change = Usual weight