Question
Dear team, my son is already 1 year old. This year, I’ve noticed that my child is much heavier than other children, and he eats more than the average child. He usually doesn’t like to play and eat. How should I treat a child’s obesity and picky eating?
Answer
Once a child develops obesity, parents should first improve the situation through exercise and diet. They can let the child engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, climbing hills, and swimming. Encourage the child to consume high-fiber vegetables like winter melon and tomatoes. Prohibit the child from consuming fried foods and dried fruits as they are high in calories and fat. Parents should correct the child’s behavior of not wanting to exercise and being picky about food, and provide reasonable treatment based on the child’s condition. If the condition is severe, medical treatment should be sought immediately.