Question
Dear Parent, my son is 1 year old, and recently I’ve noticed that he seems to be getting fatter. He has a very large appetite and has become more lazy in behavior. How should I treat the issue of obesity and picky eating in children?
Answer
Encourage your child to love physical activity and improve their picky eating habits by arranging suitable activities such as swimming and jogging, increasing vegetable intake like winter melon, green beans, and yellow peas, avoiding high-calorie, high-fat foods such as hamburgers, fries, and cookies, and avoiding prolonged inactivity. For severe obesity symptoms, seek medical treatment promptly and do not blindly use medication.