Question
My 8-year-old son is getting fatter and fatter. He eats a lot of rice and doesn’t like to play sports. How should I treat his obesity without encouraging him to exercise?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should change the situation through exercise and dietary adjustments. Within the child’s tolerance, arrange activities like swimming and jogging, and recommend foods like carrots and spinach that can help improve obesity. At the same time, it is advised to avoid giving high-calorie foods such as biscuits, macadamia nuts, and small cakes to the child. In daily life, it should be avoided that the child eats snacks in bed or lies down after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. If the child’s condition is severe, it should be timely sought medical attention to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.