This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Non communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
A person is obese if he is overweight by ----% above the accepted standards - 
Select and explain. 
A. 5%, B. 10%, C. 15%, D. 20%
A: 5%
Answer: A: 5% 
Explanation: The difference between the obese and overweight is 5% of the accepted standards. Ref-Park&;s textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 24th edition.