Question
A 9-year-old boy is observed to be getting increasingly overweight, with a large appetite and laziness. How should obesity in children who love meat be treated?
Answer
For pediatric obesity, a combination of exercise programs and dietary habit changes can be effective. Activities such as swimming and hill climbing are beneficial for weight loss, along with increasing the intake of high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It’s important to avoid high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes, and to help improve habits of inactivity or overeating. Parents should monitor their child’s condition during treatment and seek medical consultation if necessary for a definitive diagnosis.