Question
My daughter is 3 years old. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that she weighs significantly more than other children her age. Additionally, she eats more than average for a child and enjoys lying down after eating. How should we treat child obesity?
Answer
If you discover that your child has pediatric obesity, you should first arrange for a reasonable amount of exercise and a healthy diet. You can schedule swimming or jogging as aerobic exercises for your child, and in terms of diet, it’s recommended to introduce foods like carrots and spinach, which can help with weight loss. It’s important to prohibit your child from consuming fried foods and high-calorie, high-fat foods. Moreover, avoid letting your child get into the habit of lying down immediately after eating. If the symptoms of obesity are severe, be sure to seek medical treatment promptly and avoid blindly believing in certain medications.