Question
My son is 3 years old, and I recently noticed that he has gained a lot of weight. He is also eating more and more, and he doesn’t want to exercise. How should I treat his obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child exhibits obesity, parents must establish an exercise regimen and a healthy diet for them. Begin by gradually increasing the child’s physical activity, such as jogging, by adding half a lap at a time. Also, encourage children to consume more high-fiber foods like winter melon and tomatoes, and avoid giving them high-fat snacks like fried chicken and cakes. Furthermore, parents should help correct their children’s poor eating habits, such as lying down immediately after meals. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment to avoid blind treatment.