Question
A boy, just turned 9, has been found to have excessive body fat at home this year, and he eats without control, often lying down after eating. How should we treat the child’s obesity and picky eating issues?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. Encourage the child to engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, hill climbing, and swimming, and foods like carrots and spinach are beneficial for improving obesity. Avoid giving children high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies, and do not let them lie down after eating. If the symptoms of pediatric obesity are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment to avoid blind treatment.