醫(yī)學英語：學齡前肥胖

he preschool years are a time of great gains, but if the gains include too much weight, it’s time to take action.

學齡前期間是收獲時期，若要收獲體重，那就要采取行動。

In the U.S., obesity among low-income preschoolers has declined.

在美國，低收入學齡前兒童的肥胖數(shù)量減少。

Still, 1 in 8 preschoolers is obese.

但仍有八分之一學齡前肥胖。

These children are more likely to become obese adults and suffer lifelong health problems.

肥胖很有可能伴隨他們到成人，并患上終身健康問題。

More can be done to continue to reduce childhood obesity rates.

我們可采取多種措施降低兒童肥胖率。

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State and local officials can make it easier for families to buy healthy, affordable food and beverages in their neighborhood, and help create safe, convenient places for children to play.

各州和各地方官員要讓民眾在社區(qū)更容易買到健康、廉價的食物和飲料。幫助建造適于兒童玩耍的安全便利場所。

Health care providers should routinely measure children’s height, weight, and body mass index, and make recommendations about nutrition and physical activity.

醫(yī)生要定期檢查兒童身高、體重以及身體質(zhì)量指數(shù)，推薦食用營養(yǎng)品和進行體育鍛煉。

Parents and child care providers should serve fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods for meals and snacks; make water easily available;

父母和醫(yī)生要給孩子的用餐和小吃提供水果、蔬菜以及其它營養(yǎng)食品；提供便利水源，

limit screen time; and encourage preschoolers to be active every day.

限制電視時間；鼓勵兒童每天進行活動。