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Jack has a body mass index (BMI)above the 95th percentile for his age.Jack is considered _____.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical computation comparing an individual's weight and height, serving as an indicator for categorizing underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.
95th Percentile
A statistical measure indicating that 95 out of 100 observations fall below this value, often used in health and performance assessments.
- Explain and identify the consequences of obesity in middle childhood, as demonstrated by Body Mass Index (BMI) percentiles.
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- Explain and identify the consequences of obesity in middle childhood, as demonstrated by Body Mass Index (BMI) percentiles.
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