Children and adolescents whose BMI is at or above the ________ percentile are classified as overweight.
A)85th
B)80th
C)97th
D)95th

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children and adolescents whose BMI falls between the 85th and 94th percentile for their age and sex are classified as overweight, while those at or above the 95th percentile are classified as obese. Therefore, the correct option is D, as individuals whose BMI is at or above the 95th percentile (not the 85th, 80th, or 97th percentile) are considered overweight.

Children and Adolescents Whose BMI Is at or Above the ________