Final answer:
Ms. Edlin will lose 24 pounds over 6 months by losing 4 pounds per month. The correct answer is option (c) 24 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
Ms. Edlin plans to lose 4 pounds per month. To find out how much weight she will lose over a period of 6 months, we simply multiply the monthly weight loss by the number of months. The calculation would be 4 pounds/month × 6 months = 24 pounds.
Therefore, out of the given options, the correct answer is (c) 24 pounds.
As for the statistical information provided about the study by Dr. John McDougall and the supposed weight loss of a randomly selected individual, or the example regarding weight loss due to reduced fat intake and exercise, these are separate contexts that illustrate how weight loss can be measured and followed scientifically. However, they are not necessary for calculating Ms. Edlin's weight loss.