A nurse is counseling parents of a child beginning to show signs of being overweight. The nurse accurately relates which body mass index (BMI) -for-age percentile indicates a risk for being overweight?

A) 10th percentile
B) 9th percentile
C) 85th percentile
D) 95th percentile

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation using a person's weight and height to determine their overall body fat and health risk categories.

Overweight

A condition where an individual has more body weight than is considered healthy for their height, often measured by body mass index (BMI).

85th Percentile

A statistical value where 85 percent of observations fall below this point, often used in growth charts to indicate levels above which might be considered overweight or at risk.