Question
My daughter is 9 years old, and I’ve noticed she’s been getting fatter lately. Her appetite has increased, and she likes to lie down after eating. How should obesity and lethargy in children be treated?
Answer
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. Encourage the child to engage in age-appropriate activities such as swimming and jogging, while providing vegetables that help improve obesity, such as winter melon and green beans. Avoid giving the child high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. In daily life, restrict the child’s behavior of not wanting to exercise or being picky about food, and treat the condition reasonably based on the child’s situation. If the condition is severe, it is imperative to go to the hospital to determine the cause and receive corresponding treatment.