Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is only 3 years old, overweight, with a large appetite, and lacks exercise. How should we treat her obesity and lack of exercise?
Answer
For children with obvious obesity symptoms, parents can encourage them to engage in more physical activities and avoid picky eating. They can participate in sports that help improve obesity, such as jogging and swimming, and consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, like apples and kiwis. High-calorie foods like peanuts and hamburgers should be avoided. Additionally, it’s important to prevent children from snacking in bed or lying down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. If the child’s obesity is severe, parents should take them to a regular hospital for targeted treatment to avoid blind treatment.