Question
My son is quite overweight, at 1.4 meters tall and weighing 50 kilograms. Everyone in the family is very worried about this, and indeed, during his recent physical examination, the doctor said he has pediatric obesity with concurrent respiratory insufficiency syndrome. The doctor advised us to let him lose weight, and I want to help him lose weight too, but I don’t know how to go about it?
Answer
Children should primarily lose weight through exercise and adjusting their dietary structure, without recommending the use of weight loss medications or dietary restrictions. Adjusting the diet mainly involves increasing the proportion of fiber in the diet, reducing fat and sugar intake. It is recommended to give the child more vegetables, fruits, and high-volume, low-calorie foods. You can also allow your child to consume some animal proteins such as fish and beef, combined with aerobic exercises like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, and hiking.