Question
My son is 2 years old. This year, I’ve noticed that he has been getting fatter and eating more, and he is particularly lazy. How can I treat a child who is overweight and does not like to exercise?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. Activities like swimming and climbing hills can be very effective for obesity symptoms. In terms of diet, children should eat more foods like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, and avoid high-fat foods like fried chicken and cakes. It’s important to break the habit of not liking to exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of obesity, if the above methods do not alleviate your child’s obesity symptoms, it is important to go to the hospital in a timely manner to determine the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.