Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy, and recently, I’ve noticed that he has been gaining weight increasingly. Moreover, he seems to eat without any control, and he doesn’t like to exercise when I ask him to. What treatment should be considered for a child who is overweight and not interested in exercise?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should make changes to their current lifestyle through exercise and diet. Encourage the child to engage in activities suitable for his age, such as swimming and jogging, and incorporate fruits rich in vitamin C into his diet, like apples and kiwis. Prohibit the consumption of fried foods and high-calorie, high-fat snacks such as dried fruits, and strictly control the child’s eating habits to prevent overeating. Regular exercise can be beneficial in improving the child’s obesity. If the situation is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and receive targeted treatment.