Question
Dear team, my son is 3 years old, and this year, I’ve noticed that he has a lot of fat on his body and eats more than most children. He’s also particularly lazy. How should we treat his obesity and picky eating?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should make changes through exercise and dietary adjustments. They can encourage activities beneficial for changing the obesity condition, such as jogging or swimming, and increase the intake of vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. High-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola should be strictly avoided. If the child has a habit of lying down immediately after eating, parents must help correct this behavior. During the treatment, parents should always monitor the child’s condition, and in severe cases, treatment should be carried out under a doctor’s guidance; do not handle it blindly.