Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, I feel that my child is much heavier than other children. At the same time, he has been eating more and more lately, and he doesn’t want to exercise when asked. How should one treat a child’s obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child develops obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. Encourage them to learn swimming, as the resistance in water is greater than on land, leading to faster fat consumption. Increase the intake of fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis, and avoid high-fat foods. At the same time, change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise to prevent fat accumulation. During treatment, parents need to closely monitor their child’s condition, and if the situation is severe, treatment should be under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind treatment.