Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. I’ve noticed that he’s getting fatter, and he can eat several bowls of rice at one meal. He doesn’t want to exercise either. How should I treat his obesity effectively?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents need to change the condition by increasing their child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. You can arrange swimming or jogging for your child as aerobic exercises, and increase the intake of healthy foods like carrots and spinach. High-calorie foods such as peanuts, hamburgers, etc., should not be given to children. The habit of not liking to exercise must be changed to prevent fat accumulation. If parents find that the child’s condition is serious during treatment, they must take the child to the hospital for detailed examination and targeted treatment.