Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 6 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed that she seems to be getting fatter and is eating more than average children. When I ask her to exercise, she doesn’t want to. How should we treat child obesity for the best results?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises like hill climbing and swimming are recommended. Children should be encouraged to eat more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and they should definitely not be allowed to consume high-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola. It’s also important to break the habit of not liking to exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During treatment, parents should always monitor their child’s condition closely. For severe cases, treatment should be under the guidance of a doctor and should not be done blindly.