Question
Dear Baby, currently 3 years old, I’ve noticed that my child is much heavier than other children, and they seem to eat without control. When asked to exercise, they’re not willing. How should we treat child obesity and overweight effectively?
Answer
To address child obesity, it’s first recommended to increase the child’s physical activity and control their diet to alleviate symptoms. Parents should supervise the child in engaging in aerobic exercises such as jogging, swimming, and encourage them to eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, like apples and kiwis. High-calorie foods such as sunflower seed, hamburgers, should be avoided. Moreover, if the child tends to lie down immediately after eating, parents must help correct this bad habit. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it’s important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.