Question
Dear Parent, my seven-year-old son has recently become increasingly overweight and his appetite has increased. He doesn’t like to exercise. What treatment methods are available for pediatric obesity?
Answer
For pediatric obesity, you should first establish your child’s exercise and dietary plan. You can arrange for your child to participate in aerobic activities such as swimming or jogging, and also encourage them to consume high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It is absolutely necessary to keep your child away from high-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola. Additionally, if your child tends to rest immediately after meals, parents should help correct this behavior. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the above methods do not alleviate symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to check the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.