Obesity in Children Is Defined as Having a BMI

question 35

Multiple Choice

Obesity in children is defined as having a BMI

• A) below the 50ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart.
• B) between the 85ᵗʰ and 95ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart.
• C) at or above the 95ᵗʰ percentile on the CDC growth chart.
• D) BMI is not used to define obesity in children.

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