Question

My son is 3 years old, and in the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that he has been getting fatter, and he can eat several bowls of rice in one meal. He likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat child obesity?

Answer

When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. They can start by having them do some aerobic exercises, such as jogging, climbing hills, swimming, etc. They should eat more high-fiber vegetables like winter melon and tomatoes. It’s important to prohibit the child from eating high-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. In daily life, avoid letting the child eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating; these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if parents find that the child’s condition is serious, they should go to the hospital in time to investigate the cause and receive targeted treatment.