Question
My daughter is 8 years old, and recently, I’ve noticed that she seems to be getting fatter and fatter, and she also eats very unrestrainedly. She usually doesn’t like to go out to play. How should we treat child obesity and picky eating effectively?
Answer
To address child obesity, it’s essential to start by encouraging the child to love exercise and not be picky with food. Parents should supervise the child in engaging in aerobic exercises like jogging and swimming, and consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. It’s important to prohibit the child from eating fried foods and dried fruits, as these are high in calories, fat, and heat. It’s also crucial to help the child correct bad habits like not being active after eating or being picky. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it’s important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.