Question
A 7-year-old boy recently feels that he has a lot of fat on his body, eats a lot, and likes to lie down after eating. How should one treat a child’s obesity and laziness issues?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should prioritize changing the symptoms by increasing physical activity and controlling diet. They can teach the child to swim, as the resistance of water is much greater than that of air during land-based exercises, which can help burn fat more quickly. At the same time, provide the child with vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green beans. Avoid giving the child high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. In daily life, parents should correct the child’s reluctance to exercise and picky eating habits. If the child’s obesity symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.