Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. Recently, I’ve noticed that he’s getting fatter and eats more than most children. He doesn’t like to play outside. How should we diagnose and treat child obesity?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. Parents should supervise their children in doing aerobic exercises such as jogging, swimming, and encourage them to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis during this time. High-calorie foods like cookies, macadamias, and small cakes should not be given to the child. If the child likes to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this bad behavior. During treatment, parents should always pay attention to their child’s condition. For severe cases, treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid blind treatment.