This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Assessment of Growth, Subject name: Pediatrics
BMI is measured in children by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Wt.kg/Ht.m2, B. Wt.kg/Ht.cm2, C. Wt.gm/Ht.cm2, D. Wt.gm/Ht.m2
A: Wt.kg/Ht.m2
Answer: A: Wt.kg/Ht.m2 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Wt.kg/Ht.m2Ref.-.Nelson 18th ed., chapter 44Also note that the way we diagnose obesity in children is different from adultsBMI PERCENTILE FOR AGEWEIGHT STATUS<5th percentileUnderweight5th-84th percentileNormal weight85th-94th percentileAt risk for overweight>95th percentileOverweightThe obesity guidelines for adults areBMI (kg/m2)WEIGHT STATUS<18.5Underweight18.5-24.9Normal weight25-29.9Overweight30-34.9Obese35-39.9Moderately obese40-49.9Morbid obesity>50Super morbid obesity