Question
A boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, I’ve noticed that my child is much heavier than other children, and he seems to be eating more and more, preferring to lie down after meals. How should one treat a child who is obese and doesn’t like to eat vegetables?
Answer
The child is experiencing obesity. Parents should alleviate the symptoms by encouraging physical activity and a healthy diet, supervising activities such as jogging and swimming, and providing the child with more apples, kiwis, carrots, and other foods. It is strictly forbidden for the child to come into contact with high-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola, and the child should not be allowed to lie down after eating. If the situation is severe, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and receive targeted treatment.