All of the following are true regarding BMI and children and adolescents EXCEPT:

1.BMI increases with age in children and adolescents.
2.ranges to classify BMI in children and adolescents are the same as those used for adults.
3.BMIs that fall between the 85th and 95th percentile are “at risk” for overweight.
4.BMIs above the 95th percentile are “at risk” for obesity.


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