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A 5-year-old boy is brought in for a nutrition assessment and health check.He weighs 50 lb (22.7 kg),and is 45 in (114 cm)tall.

-What does this boy's BMI mean?

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A 5-year-old boy is brought in for a nutrition assessment and health check.He weighs 50 lb (22.7 kg),and is 45 in (114 cm)tall.
 
-What does this boy's BMI mean?

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To calculate BMI, we use the formula BMI = weight (kg)/height (m)². Converting the child's height to meters, we get 1.14m. Calculating his BMI using the provided weight and height, we get BMI = 22.7/(1.14)² = 17.4. Based on the CDC growth charts, a BMI between the 85th and 94th percentile for age and sex is considered at risk of overweight, and a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex is considered overweight. This child's BMI falls at the 95th percentile, indicating that he is overweight.

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