Question
My son, who is 5 years old, has been eating much more than other children this year. He can finish several bowls of rice in one meal and doesn’t like to exercise. How should I treat his obesity effectively when he doesn’t like to move?
Answer
If a child has obesity, parents should begin with their child’s exercise and diet. They can start by teaching the child to swim, as the resistance of water during swimming is much greater than that of air during land-based exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. During this period, encourage the child to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. The child should not consume high-calorie foods such as cakes and macadamias. Moreover, avoid letting the child lie down immediately after eating. When treating pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and not to treat blindly.