You have learned about the health risks of excess body fat and about how the concept of energy balance is related to maintaining, gaining, and losing weight. Think back to Devon from the beginning of this lesson. He wants to lose 15 pounds in order to control his high blood pressure without medication. Devon's friends have offered enthusiastic but conflicting advice, and now Devon's confused about the best way to lose weight. What should he do?

What recommendations would you give Devon, after working through this lesson? What should he eat? Does he need to exercise more? How can he lose the excess weight in a healthy way?

Think back over what you have learned about energy balance and about reliable weight-loss plans. Then go to the next discussion assignment in this course and post your answer to the questions above. Be sure to provide reasons and examples to support your answer.