Question
How should obesity in children be treated?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with pediatric obesity, the first step should be to arrange for reasonable exercise and a healthy diet. Increase the child’s physical activity, such as gradually increasing the distance while running, consume more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, and avoid exposing the child to high-calorie foods such as cakes, chips, and cola. Additionally, it is essential to change the child’s sedentary habits to prevent fat accumulation. During the treatment period, parents should closely monitor the child’s condition. In case of severe illness, treatment should be conducted under a doctor’s guidance; do not handle it blindly on one’s own.