According to the weight status and percentiles for children table, a child is considered at risk of overweight if he or she is

A) less than the 5th percentile.
B) between the 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile.
C) between the 85th to less than the 95th percentile.
D) equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.


C

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