Question

Which BMI percentile falls outside of the healthy range?
Responses

a 12th percentile

a 12th percentile

b 56th percentile

b 56th percentile

c 72nd percentile

c 72nd percentile

d 87th percentile

Answer 1

To determine which BMI percentile falls outside of the healthy range, we need to consider the typical BMI percentiles used in children and adolescents.

- **Healthy weight** is generally considered to be between the 5th and 85th percentiles.
- **Underweight** is typically classified as below the 5th percentile.
- **Overweight** is usually classified as between the 85th and 95th percentiles.
- **Obesity** is classified as above the 95th percentile.

Given the options:

- a) 12th percentile - falls outside the healthy range (underweight)
- b) 56th percentile - within the healthy range
- c) 72nd percentile - within the healthy range
- d) 87th percentile - falls outside the healthy range (overweight)

Thus, the **12th percentile** (a) falls outside of the healthy range. Additionally, the **87th percentile** (d) could also be considered as falling outside of the healthy range due to being classified as overweight. However, if only one response is to be chosen as explicitly outside the healthy range, the **12th percentile** is the clear choice.