Ten-Year-Old Joel's BMI Is in the 86th Percentile

question 55

Multiple Choice

Ten-year-old Joel's BMI is in the 86th percentile. Joel is

• A) obese.
• B) overweight.
• C) at risk for being overweight.
• D) in the normal weight range.

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