Question
Dear parents, our little girl just turned 5 and we’ve noticed that she weighs significantly more than other children her age. Her diet seems to be unbalanced, and she doesn’t enjoy physical activities. How should we treat child obesity?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should first address the condition by increasing their physical activity levels and controlling their diet. For pediatric obesity, it is recommended to engage in more aerobic exercises such as hill climbing and swimming, and to encourage the child to eat more vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, while avoiding high-calorie foods like cakes, potato chips, and cola. Additionally, it’s crucial to change the child’s aversion to exercise to prevent fat accumulation. If the above methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, parents should seek medical attention promptly to confirm the cause and avoid the worsening of the condition.