Question
A 9-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has been getting heavier this year. He seems to eat without restraint and doesn’t like to exercise. How should I treat a child who is obese and loves eating meat?
Answer
Once a child develops obesity, parents should first change the situation through exercise and diet. Parents can encourage their children to engage in sports that help improve obesity, such as jogging and swimming. Additionally, children should consume more high-fiber fruits and vegetables like winter melon and tomatoes, and avoid high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. Also, it’s important to prevent children from eating and then immediately going to sleep or lying on the sofa. Parents are reminded that if they find the child’s condition serious, they should seek medical attention immediately for targeted treatment.