Question
Dear reader, my daughter is currently 7 years old, and this year, I’ve noticed that she’s getting heavier and heavier. She also has a very large appetite and is unwilling to exercise. How should we treat a child’s obesity and lack of exercise?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. First, you can encourage your child to increase their exercise intensity during physical activities, such as jogging, by gradually increasing the distance they run from half a lap to the full lap. Also, encourage your child to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It is essential to strictly prohibit your child from consuming high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. In daily life, avoid allowing your child to eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is crucial to seek medical treatment promptly and not blindly believe in certain medications.