Question
A boy, just turned 3, has been gaining weight over the past few weeks. He can eat several bowls of rice at a meal and is unwilling to exercise. How should obesity in children be treated?
Answer
When a child is obese, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. Parents can let their child engage in sports that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as jogging, swimming, etc., and eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, while avoiding giving their child high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. In addition, it is necessary to help the child correct bad habits, such as not being active after eating or being picky. If the child’s condition is severe, seek medical treatment promptly under a doctor’s guidance.