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Paediatric growth chart interpretation

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Australia uses WHO growth charts for children under 2 years (obesity cut-off 98th percentile) and CDC charts for ages 2-18 years (cut-off 95th percentile to screen for obesity). Classify weight status against the correct age-appropriate chart.

Q9 Child plotted on a growth chart; classify as normal, overweight or obese (specific values not recalled).
Key clue Stem values not recalled; apply WHO <2yr (98th) / CDC 2-18yr (95th) cut-offs
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Classify per WHO/CDC percentile cut-offs (insufficient values to state exact category)