Question
How can I treat my child’s obesity for optimal effectiveness? She is a girl, just turned 6, and recently I’ve noticed that my child is getting fatter and fatter. She has a large appetite and doesn’t like to eat her meals. What should I do?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to improve the symptoms. For pediatric obesity, engage in more aerobic exercises like climbing hills, swimming, and consume more fruits rich in vitamin C such as apples, kiwis, etc. Avoid feeding high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, fries, and biscuits. Strictly control the child’s diet to prevent overeating. More physical activity can help improve the child’s obesity condition. If the above methods do not alleviate the symptoms of obesity, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to check for the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.