Question
A 7.5-year-old child weighing 37 kilograms prefers fried foods, meats, and cold drinks, has no interest in vegetables, and lacks physical activity. After searching online, they were diagnosed with severe obesity and have no treatment history. How should weight loss be approached?
Answer
It is recommended to gradually reduce the intake of meat, eggs, and milk, and adopt a light diet with cooking methods such as boiling, stewing, steaming, or cold dressing. Encourage the child to engage in active physical activities daily, such as jogging, skipping rope, frog jumps, swimming, etc., to accelerate fat consumption. At the same time, pay attention to replenishing sufficient water according to the reduction in food intake to enhance the weight loss effect.