Mitchell is at the 96th percentile in terms of his BMI. His doctor would likely tell his parents that he is
A) obese.
B) overweight.
C) at risk for being overweight.
D) underweight.

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The 96th percentile means that Mitchell's BMI falls within the top 4% of his age and gender group. This is considered overweight according to the BMI-for-age growth charts provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is not considered obese, as that would be at or above the 95th percentile, and it is not at risk for being overweight, as it is already classified as overweight. Underweight would be below the 5th percentile.

Mitchell Is at the 96th Percentile in Terms of His