孩子是不是太胖了

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Many parents worry whether their child is gaining too much weight, 许多父母担心他们的孩子体重是否增加过多，

but it is harder to judge than it looks. 但这比看起来更难判断。

Children grow in spurts. 孩子的生长发育是一阵一阵的。

Often a child gets heavier just 孩子往往会在

before a growth spurt makes them taller. 猛长个子之前体重增加。

And kids come in all shapes 而且孩子们的体型各异，

and sizes, 高矮胖瘦也不同，

so comparing yours to the neighbor's child isn't very useful. 所以拿你的孩子和邻居的孩子比较意义不大。

If you are truly concerned, 如果你确实很担心，

ask a doctor, 咨询医生，

who can check your child's growth against a proper chart. 他们可以根据标准图表检查你孩子的生长发育情况。

And if your child is gaining too much, be careful how you respond. 如果你的孩子体重增加过多，请注意你的应对方式。

Strictly limiting food often backfires. Children may hide it or overeat whenever they get the chance. 严格限制食物往往会适得其反。孩子可能会偷偷吃，或者一有机会就暴饮暴食。

The gentler path works better. 更温和的方式效果更好。

Keep healthy snacks like fruit within reach, 把水果等健康零食放在随手可及的地方，

serve meals on a regular schedule, 定时安排用餐，

encourage active play every day, 鼓励孩子每天积极玩耍，

and, most powerful of all, 而且，最有效的方法是，

model it yourself. 你自己以身作则。

But one piece of advice matters more than all the rest. 但是，有一条建议比其他所有都更重要。

Whatever your child's size or shape, make sure they always know you love them. 无论你的孩子体型如何，都要确保他们永远知道你爱他们。

A child who feels loved is far better prepared to grow up healthy 一个感到被爱的孩子，会更好地准备好健康成长，

than one who feels judged. 而不是一个感到被评判的孩子。