Question
Dear Baby, just turned 8 years old, the family found that she has a lot of meat on her body, has a large appetite, and likes to lie down after eating. How should we deal with the situation of pediatric obesity?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, the first step should be to improve symptoms by increasing physical activity and controlling diet. Parents can encourage their children to participate in sports that promote calorie burning, such as jogging and swimming, while also increasing the intake of high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Snacks high in calories, such as macadamia nuts and cookies, should not be given to the child. If the child is accustomed to lying down after eating, parents should help change this behavior. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.