SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PACKAGING
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Question
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An adolescent with body mass index (BMI) values > 50th percentile, but < 75th percentile is considered ____
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normal weight
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at risk for overweight
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overweight
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obese
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morbidly obese
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Healthy weight: BMI is equal to or greater than the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile for age, gender, and height. Overweight: BMI is at or above the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile for age, gender, and height. Obese: BMI is at or above the 95th percentile for age, gender, and height.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overweight is defined as a BMI in the 85th to less than the 95th percentile. Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex.
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