Question
My son is 2 years old, and I’ve noticed that he seems to be getting fatter. He can eat several bowls of rice in one meal and doesn’t like to exercise. How should I treat child obesity and overweight?
Answer
When a child becomes obese, parents should establish a healthy exercise plan and dietary program for them. You can arrange for your child to participate in aerobic activities such as swimming or jogging, while also providing high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, and try to reduce the intake of high-calorie foods such as peanuts and hamburgers. At the same time, help your child correct bad habits, such as being unwilling to move after eating or being picky about food. During the treatment process, parents need to closely monitor their child’s condition, and if the condition is severe, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, without resorting to blind treatment.