Question
What should be done about a 11-year-old who weighs 98 pounds and has a potbelly? What should be paid attention to in daily life?
Answer
A child with relatively heavy weight, especially an 11-year-old, whose standard weight is approximately 60 kilograms, may be suffering from pediatric obesity. A child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 can be diagnosed as obesity. It is recommended to control weight to promote growth and development, and to undergo comprehensive physical and psychological adjustment treatments to maintain moderate fat accumulation.