Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 6 years old, and recently, I’ve noticed that my child seems quite chubby. She can eat several bowls of rice in one meal and enjoys lying down after eating. What should be done to treat obesity in a lazy child?
Answer
To address childhood obesity, it is initially recommended to increase the child’s physical activity and control their diet to alleviate symptoms. Parents can encourage activities that are beneficial for changing obesity, such as jogging or swimming. Additionally, encourage the child to consume more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, and avoid giving them high-calorie snacks like cookies, macadamias, and small cakes. Do not let the child sleep or lie on the sofa while snacking after eating. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is essential to seek hospital treatment promptly and not to blindly believe in certain medications.