Question
A boy, just turned 6 years old, recently I found that my child is much heavier than other children, with a very large appetite, and he likes to lie down after eating. How should I treat my child’s obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child shows signs of obesity, parents should alleviate symptoms through physical activity and healthy eating. They can encourage the child to learn swimming, as swimming burns fat at a faster rate. In terms of diet, they should add foods like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, and avoid giving high-calorie snacks. Parents should help correct the child’s reluctance to exercise and picky eating. When treating childhood obesity, if the situation is severe, it should be timely to seek medical attention to determine the cause and undergo targeted treatment.