Question
What should parents do when their child becomes overweight?
Answer
When a child is overweight, parents need to establish a set of exercise routines and a healthy diet plan for them. You can arrange swimming or jogging within the child’s tolerance level. Additionally, encourage them to consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. At the same time, prohibit high-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Moreover, help the child correct bad habits such as being inactive after eating or being picky. If these methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, parents should take their child to the hospital promptly to identify the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.