A child is categorized as obese if his or her BMI is above the ___ percentile for their age group.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a child is classified as obese if their BMI is at or above the 97th percentile for their age and sex. The other options provided (80th, 85th, and 92nd percentiles) do not correspond to the classification of obesity according to the CDC standards.

A Child Is Categorized as Obese If His or Her