Question
The child is eight and a half weeks old, male, 137 cm tall, and weighs 95 jin. He loves food, especially sweets, and doesn’t like to eat meat except for beef. Family members have normal weights. Are there any endocrine issues?
Answer
Childhood obesity is usually limited to two main factors: poor dietary habits and lack of exercise. To prevent obesity, parents should control their child’s diet, increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, and encourage them to participate in more physical activities. Although endocrine issues may be one of the factors, they are not the sole cause.