Question
Our 1-year-old son is overweight, loves meat, and dislikes exercise. How should we treat the issue of childhood obesity?
Answer
For the issue of childhood obesity, parents can improve the situation through increased physical activity and dietary adjustments. It is recommended to gradually increase the distance of running as a form of exercise for the child, and in terms of diet, provide more vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, while reducing the intake of high-calorie foods such as peanuts and hamburgers. To improve the child’s aversion to exercise and picky eating habits, parents should always be attentive to their child’s condition. In severe cases, treatment should be under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind treatment.