Question
My daughter is 2 years old, and recently, I’ve noticed that she seems much heavier than other children her age. She also eats without control and doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat a child with obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child becomes overweight, parents should establish a set of exercise programs and a healthy diet plan. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises such as climbing hills and swimming can be done, while encouraging the child to consume high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid giving the child high-calorie foods such as cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes. If the child has a habit of lying down after eating, parents should help correct this behavior. During the treatment of obesity, if the above methods fail to alleviate the symptoms of obesity, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause to prevent the condition from worsening.