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Gertrude, 9, has been placed in the 98th percentile in terms of her bmi. her doctor would likely tell her parents that she is:

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Her doctor would likely tell her parents that she is "Obese".

BMI or Body Mass Index is a man's weight in kilograms which is divided by the square of stature in meters. A high BMI can be a pointer of high body heftiness. BMI can be utilized to screen for weight classes that may prompt medical issues however it isn't indicative of the body fatness or wellbeing of a person.
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