How to Treat a Child Who Is Overweight and Does Not Like to Eat Vegetables

Question

My son is 9 years old and has been gaining weight this year. He can eat several bowls of rice at one meal and usually doesn’t like to play. How should I treat a child who is overweight and does not like to eat vegetables?

Answer

To help your child change the symptoms of obesity, it’s important to provide a reasonable exercise and diet plan. You can arrange swimming or jogging as aerobic exercises for your child. It’s essential to include high-fiber vegetables like winter melon and tomatoes in their diet. Your child should avoid high-calorie foods such as cakes and macadamia nuts. Parents should correct their child’s unwillingness to exercise and picky eating habits in daily life. If the situation is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital first to check the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.