Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 1 year old. Recently, I’ve noticed that my child seems much heavier than other children her age, and she has an extremely large appetite. She also doesn’t like to exercise. How can we effectively treat child obesity and laziness?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should control their diet and increase their physical activity. Encourage them to engage in age-appropriate exercises such as swimming and jogging. Also, let them consume more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid giving them high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. In daily life, avoid allowing the 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 parents find that the child’s condition is serious, they should go to the hospital in time to investigate the cause and receive targeted treatment.