Question
Dear Sir/Madam, my daughter is 8 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed that my child is significantly heavier than other children, and she has an enormous appetite. She likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat a child’s obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child develops obesity, parents should establish a set of exercise plans and a healthy diet for their child. Activities like swimming and climbing hills can be very effective for obesity symptoms. In terms of diet, the child should eat more foods like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach. They should not consume high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. It is important to help the child correct habits such as not liking to move or overeating after meals. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, parents should take their child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.