Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 6 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed that she has gained a lot of weight. She seems to eat without restraint and is not willing to exercise when asked. How should we treat child obesity and overweight?
Answer
If a child is obese, parents need to control their diet and increase their physical activity. You can arrange swimming or jogging as aerobic exercises for the child and encourage them to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Children should not consume high-calorie foods such as cakes and macadamia nuts. Additionally, it’s important to help children correct bad habits such as not being active after eating or being picky. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if parents find that the child’s condition is serious, they should go to the hospital promptly to investigate the cause and receive targeted treatment.