Question
The boy is 3 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed that my child is much heavier than other children. Moreover, he has been eating more and more, and he doesn’t like to exercise when asked. How should a child who is overweight and does not like to exercise be treated?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. They can arrange swimming or jogging as aerobic exercises for the child, and encourage them to eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. They should prohibit the child from eating fried foods and dried fruits, which are high in calories, fat, and heat. It is crucial to change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise; otherwise, it is easy to accumulate fat. During the treatment of obesity, parents should carry out reasonable treatment based on the child’s condition, and if the condition is severe, they should go to the hospital to find out the cause and receive targeted treatment.