Which of the following is true about the use of diet pills for weight reduction?
A) Diet pills do not lead to long-term changes in weight and tend to have side effects.
B) Orlistat (Xenical®, Alli®) increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
C) Candidates for medications to treat obesity include those with a BMI ≥ 25 or BMI ≥ 20 with at least one weight-related health condition.
D) Very-low-calorie diets, combined with anti-obesity drugs, are recommended for optimal weight loss.

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A) Diet pills often do not result in long-term weight loss and can have side effects. Orlistat, for example, actually decreases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, not increases. Medications for obesity are typically recommended for those with a BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with a weight-related health condition, not BMI ≥ 25 or ≥ 20. Very-low-calorie diets are usually not recommended in combination with anti-obesity drugs for weight loss due to potential health risks.

Which of the Following Is True About the Use of Diet