Question
A boy, just 1 year old, recently, I found that my child’s weight is much heavier than other children, and he is eating more and more lately. Usually, he doesn’t like to play. How should we treat and manage picky eating in children with obesity?
Answer
To help a child change the symptoms of obesity, it’s important to provide a reasonable exercise and diet plan. Parents can let the child engage in activities beneficial for weight management, such as jogging or swimming, and encourage them to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid giving the child fried chicken or cakes, which are high in fat. Help the child correct the habit of not liking to move after eating or overeating. During the treatment of obesity, if the child’s condition is severe, it is necessary to take the child to a regular hospital for treatment.