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| Weight Category (2–19 years) | BMI Percentile Range for Age & Gender (2–19 years) |
|---|---|
| Underweight | Less than 5th percentile |
| Healthy Weight | 5th to ≤ 85th percentile |
| Overweight | 85th to ≤ 95th percentile |
| Obesity | 95th to ≤ 99th percentile |
| Severe Obesity | Above 99th percentile |
Glossary: Definition of terms in pediatric obesity.
