Question
Dear parents, our daughter is 4 years old and has recently been noticed to be heavier than usual at home. She eats more than average children and prefers playing to eating. What are the treatment methods for child obesity?
Answer
For children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should increase their physical activity, avoid picky eating, and encourage them to participate in moderate sports such as swimming and jogging. They should consume high-fiber vegetables like winter melon and tomatoes, and avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Do not let the child lie down without moving after eating. If the symptoms of obesity are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.