Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been noticed to be gaining weight over the past few weeks. Additionally, he has been eating more and showing less interest in physical activity. How should child obesity and overweight be treated?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to improve the symptoms. Parents can encourage their child to participate in sports that are beneficial for changing obesity, such as jogging, swimming, etc., and eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. They should not allow their child to consume too many high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. Moreover, it is essential to change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, parents should timely take their child to a professional hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.