Question
My daughter is 3 years old and has been gaining weight recently. She has a large appetite but doesn’t like to eat vegetables. How should I treat her obesity?
Answer
For children with obesity, parents should control their child’s diet and increase physical activity. Encourage your child to participate in sports that help with weight loss, such as jogging and swimming. In terms of diet, encourage your child to eat more vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, and avoid giving them high-calorie foods such as cookies, nuts, and pastries. At the same time, help your child break bad habits such as not being active after meals or being picky. During the treatment of obesity, carry out reasonable treatment based on your child’s condition, and seek medical attention promptly in severe cases to find the cause and receive corresponding treatment.