Question
Dear reader, our little girl, just turned 5, has seemed to be gaining weight over the past year. She can eat several bowls of rice at one meal and is unwilling to exercise. How should we treat the problem of child obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child becomes obese, parents should create a suitable exercise plan and healthy diet for them. Gradually increase the child’s physical activity, such as slowly increasing the distance during jogging, and consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. The child should avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamias. Parents should change the child’s habit of being unwilling to exercise and being picky about food. If the situation is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and then treat it specifically.