Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently feels that the child is getting fatter and fatter, and he eats more and more these days. Usually, he doesn’t like to play after eating. How should one treat a child’s obesity who loves eating meat?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should control their diet and increase their physical activity. Parents should supervise their children in doing aerobic exercises like jogging and swimming, and vegetables like carrots and spinach can help change obesity. High-calorie foods like biscuits, macadamia nuts, and small cakes should not be given to children. Moreover, if children like to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this bad behavior. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is essential to seek timely medical treatment and not blindly believe in certain medications.