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Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) Above the 95th Percentile

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Having a body mass index (BMI) above the 95th percentile for one's age is the definition of ______.


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Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels.

Blood Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, an important indicator of metabolic health.

Polyuria

A condition characterized by an abnormally large volume of urine output.

Glucose Uptake

The process by which cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream, which is then used as a form of energy.

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