Which of the following is the definition of childhood obesity?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the correct definition of childhood obesity based on age and Body Mass Index (BMI). It presents multiple choices, and the task is to identify which choice accurately describes the criteria for childhood obesity.
Answer
None of the options are correct.
None of the provided options correctly define childhood obesity as having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex.
Answer for screen readers
None of the provided options correctly define childhood obesity as having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex.
More Information
Childhood obesity is defined by a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex, which considers children's growth patterns.
Tips
Avoid assuming adult BMI cutoffs apply to children; use percentiles instead.
Sources
- Childhood Obesity | Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Childhood Obesity - An Overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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