In children and adolescents,_____ is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.

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The definition provided matches with the classification of overweight in children and adolescents. Option A is incorrect as it denotes a BMI below the 5th percentile, option B denotes a BMI between the 5th and 84th percentile, option D denotes a BMI at or above the 95th percentile, and option E denotes a BMI at or above 120% of the 95th percentile.

In Children and Adolescents,_____ Is Defined as a BMI at or Above