Question
A boy, just over 1 year old, has gained a lot of weight, and lately, he has started eating more and showing less interest in physical activity. Inquiry: How should child obesity be treated?
Answer
When a child is overweight, symptoms can be alleviated by increasing physical activity and controlling diet. Firstly, encourage the child to learn swimming, as the resistance in water is much greater than that of air during land-based exercise, which can accelerate fat consumption. Additionally, serve more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, and avoid giving the child high-calorie and high-fat foods such as hamburgers, fries, and cookies. At the same time, change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise to prevent fat accumulation. In treating childhood obesity, if symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment to avoid blind treatment.