Question
Dear reader, my daughter is now 1 year old and has been getting progressively heavier over the past few weeks. She has a strong appetite but doesn’t like to move around much. What should be done to treat obesity in a child who doesn’t like to eat vegetables?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first improve the situation through exercise and diet. Increase the child’s physical activity, such as jogging, and gradually increase the intensity. In terms of diet, encourage the child to eat more vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, and try to reduce the intake of high-calorie foods like peanuts and hamburgers. Help the child change the habit of not moving after meals or binge eating. If the situation is severe during the treatment of child obesity, it is essential to take the child to see a doctor.