Question
Dear Parent, our daughter is only 9 years old and we have recently noticed that she is gradually gaining weight. Her food intake is far beyond that of her peers, and she dislikes exercise. How should we effectively treat our child’s obesity and picky eating issues?
Answer
To change a child’s obesity situation, it starts with cultivating exercise habits and altering picky eating habits. For the issue of childhood obesity, it is recommended to increase aerobic activities such as climbing hills and swimming, and to encourage the consumption of high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, while avoiding high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. If the child is in the habit of lying down immediately after eating, parents need to assist in changing this unhealthy behavior. When dealing with obesity, parents should adopt reasonable treatment methods based on the child’s condition, and if the condition is severe, it is imperative to seek medical advice to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.