What is the indication of more than 95th percentile for age and sex?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the meaning of being in the 95th percentile or higher for a particular measurement (like height, weight, or BMI) when compared to others of the same age and sex. This usually indicates a relatively high value for that measurement compared to the reference population.
Answer
It indicates obesity.
A BMI greater than the 95th percentile for age and sex indicates obesity in children and adolescents.
Answer for screen readers
A BMI greater than the 95th percentile for age and sex indicates obesity in children and adolescents.
More Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses BMI (Body Mass Index) for age and sex to define obesity in children and adolescents.
Tips
It is important to use the correct BMI charts for children and teens, as these charts take into account age and sex.
Sources
- Plotting and Interpreting BMI-for-Age | Growth Chart Training - CDC - cdc.gov
- CDC Extended BMI-for-Age Percentiles Versus Percent of the 95th ... - publications.aap.org
- BMI Percentile (Pediatric) - MPOG - phenotypes.mpog.org
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