Question
My daughter is 3 years old and weighs more than other children. She has an excessive appetite and loves eating meat, and she enjoys lying down to rest after meals. How should I treat a child who is overweight and loves eating meat?
Answer
For children with obvious symptoms of childhood obesity, parents should encourage them to participate in sports, avoid picky eating, and arrange swimming, jogging, and other sports within the child’s tolerance range. Encourage the child to consume high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid exposing the child to high-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola. At the same time, help the child break bad habits such as lying down after eating or being picky. If the above methods do not alleviate symptoms during the treatment of childhood obesity, seek medical attention promptly to understand the cause and avoid the deterioration of the condition.