Question
My 7-year-old son seems to be getting fatter and fatter, eating a lot and not liking to exercise. How should child obesity be treated?
Answer
Child obesity can be alleviated by increasing the amount of physical activity and controlling the diet, such as engaging in age-appropriate activities like swimming and jogging, and encouraging the consumption of high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid exposing children to high-calorie foods such as cakes, chips, and cola, and help them change their habits of not exercising or overeating. If the above methods do not alleviate the symptoms of child obesity, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.