Question
My child has been gaining weight rapidly since last year, and their weight has now become severely above the standard. They have a great appetite and love eating meat. I’m not sure how to help them lose weight healthily. How should I handle childhood obesity?
Answer
The best approach to weight loss is a combination of exercise and dietary therapy. The effects of weight loss medications may not be long-lasting, and they can sometimes harm the body. Firstly, you should arrange your child’s three meals a day reasonably, eat more vegetables and fruits, have a hearty breakfast, a moderate lunch, and a light dinner. In the morning, it’s good to drink a cup of warm water or honey water before getting up. For meals, consider having meat at lunch or dinner. For exercise, running, skipping rope, doing sit-ups, dancing, and so on can be done in the morning or evening. Good results won’t be seen in the short term; only consistent long-term effort will yield results. I hope this answer can help you.