Question
A boy, just 2 years old, recently, I found that my child has a lot of fat on his body, and he eats more food than most children. He usually doesn’t like to play. How should I treat child obesity effectively if he loves meat?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should first improve the symptoms by increasing their child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. Activities like swimming and climbing hills are very effective for obesity symptoms. At the same time, encourage the child to eat more vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green peas. It is absolutely necessary to avoid exposing the child to high-calorie foods such as cakes, chips, and cola. In daily life, it is also important not to let the child eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the child’s obesity symptoms are severe, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly and not blindly believe in certain medications.