Assess Jamey's weight using the CDC growth charts provided (p. 8): What is Jamey's BMI percentile? How is her weight status classified? Use the growth chart to determine Jamey's optimal weight for her height and age
What will be an ideal response?
• BMI: 24.9, percentile: >95th.
• Jamey would be classified as obese. The CDC and others regard this child to be in the highest weight classification for age.
• The approximate optimal weight for Jamey's age is 70-72 lbs and her approximate optimal height for age is 55 in.
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