Question
Dear parents, my son is 1 year old. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that my child is much heavier than other children his age. Moreover, he has been eating more and more lately, and he doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat picky eating in children with obesity effectively?
Answer
To address your child’s obesity, it’s important to start by encouraging them to love exercise and not be picky with food. You can gradually increase the intensity of their physical activities, such as jogging, by adding half a lap at a time. Vegetables like carrots and spinach can also help in changing obesity. It’s necessary to prohibit your child from eating fried foods and dried fruits, which are high in calories and fat. Additionally, don’t let your child lie down immediately after eating without any movement. Remind the parents that during the treatment period, if they find that the child’s condition is serious, they should definitely take the child to the hospital to investigate the condition before proceeding with treatment.