Asked by Zelly Erlen on May 26, 2024
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A nurse is counseling parents of a child beginning to show signs of being overweight. The nurse accurately relates which body mass index (BMI) -for-age percentile indicates a risk for being overweight?
A) 10th percentile
B) 9th percentile
C) 85th percentile
D) 95th percentile
Body Mass Index
A numerical calculation using a person's weight and height to determine their overall body fat and health risk categories.
Overweight
A condition where an individual has more body weight than is considered healthy for their height, often measured by body mass index (BMI).
85th Percentile
A statistical value where 85 percent of observations fall below this point, often used in growth charts to indicate levels above which might be considered overweight or at risk.
- Pinpoint fitting techniques for examining children's health, emphasizing their dietary state.
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- Pinpoint fitting techniques for examining children's health, emphasizing their dietary state.
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