Children are overweight if their body mass index (BMI) is at the top 15th percentile or higher on the growth chart.

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This statement is true. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and below the 95th percentile for their age and sex are considered overweight. This puts them in the top 15th percentile or higher on the growth chart.

Children Are Overweight If Their Body Mass Index (BMI) Is