Question
My son is 4 years old, and recently, I’ve noticed that he is gaining weight rapidly. He eats more than other children and doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat our child’s obesity?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should make changes through exercise and diet to improve the current situation. Encourage the child to engage in age-appropriate activities such as swimming and jogging, and ensure they consume more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid giving them high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. In daily life, avoid allowing the child to eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. If the situation is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.