Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Recently, I’ve noticed that he has been getting fatter and seems to eat without control. He also doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat a lazy overweight child?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should first address the issue by increasing their child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises such as climbing hills and swimming are recommended. In terms of diet, children should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, and avoid high-calorie foods like biscuits, macadamias, and small cakes. It’s also important to help correct bad habits such as not being active after eating or being picky about food. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if parents notice that the child’s condition is serious, they should go to the hospital immediately to investigate the cause and receive targeted treatment.