Question
My daughter is 2 years old, and I’ve noticed that she seems to be getting fatter lately. She eats more than most children, and she doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat child obesity?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should first improve the symptoms by increasing the child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. Arrange swimming, jogging, and other sports within the child’s tolerance level. Increase the intake of vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers, and avoid giving high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and biscuits. Additionally, it’s important to change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. If the above methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, parents should seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.