Question
My son is already 2 years old, and over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that he has been getting chubbier. His diet seems to be uncontrolled, and his willingness to exercise is low. How should we treat the child’s obesity?
Answer
In dealing with child obesity, parents need to control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. It’s beneficial to have the child engage in sports that can help improve obesity, such as jogging and swimming, and to consume fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. High-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, dried fruits, and cookies should be prohibited. If the child has a habit of lying down after eating, parents should help correct this bad behavior. If the aforementioned methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.