Obesity is determined by measuring both the height and weight of the adolescent. An adolescent is considered overweight if he or she has a BMI more than the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile for his or her weight.
Terminology is the language used to describe a specific thing, or the language used within a specific field. Special language used by scientists is an example of science terminology. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
Definition of term for English Language Learners. : 1  a word or phrase that has an exact meaning. 2  terms : the particular kinds of words used to describe someone or something. : 3  the length of time during which a person has an official or political office.