A prediabetes risk factor includes a body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or higher.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It must be exactly 30
• D. It is not a risk factor

Answer: (A)

A higher body mass index signals increased risk for prediabetes, with the threshold 25 or higher defined as overweight. BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, and a BMI of 25.0–29.9 is categorized as overweight. This level is commonly included as a risk factor in prediabetes screening because excess body fat, especially around the abdomen, is linked to insulin resistance and higher diabetes risk. So a BMI of 25 or more is indeed a risk factor, not just a concern at exactly 30. The other options don’t fit because the risk starts at 25, not only at 30, and it is still a risk factor rather than none at all.