Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been gaining weight increasingly over the past few weeks. He seems to eat without control and is particularly lazy. How should child obesity and picky eating be treated?
Answer
Once a child develops obesity, parents should first change the situation through exercise and dietary adjustments. They can start by increasing the child’s exercise intensity, such as jogging, gradually increasing the distance per lap, while encouraging the child to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid giving the child high-calorie snacks and try to prevent the child from becoming inactive immediately after eating. It is recommended that if parents find the child’s condition severe during treatment, they should take the child to the hospital for a check-up and seek appropriate treatment.