Fig. 1.
Age-standardized obesity prevalence in New York City, Community Health Survey 2002, 2012. Displays obesity prevalence estimates stratified by race/ethnicity in two time periods, and when applying the standard and modified body mass index cutoffs for Asians. Prevalence has increased over time in all race/ethnic groups, and when using the modified cutoffs for Asians, the prevalence of obesity increases. **Modified body mass index cutoffs for Asians: underweight < 18.5 kg/m2 [same], normal 18.5 to 22.9 kg/m2, overweight 23.0 to 27.5 kg/m2, obese ≥ 27.5 kg/m2.