According to the revised WHO and ICMR consensus for Asian Indians, which body mass index (BMI) cut-off defines overweight in adults?

• A Greater than 25 kg/m2
• B Greater than 23 kg/m2 ✓
• C Greater than 27.5 kg/m2
• D Greater than 30 kg/m2

Explanation

The WHO and ICMR redefined BMI cut-offs for Asian Indians because this population develops metabolic complications like type 2 diabetes and hypertension at lower BMIs than Caucasians. Overweight is defined as a BMI greater than 23 kg/m2, and obesity is defined as a BMI greater than 25 kg/m2.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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