Question
My daughter is seven years old and recently I’ve noticed that she has gained a lot of weight, eats a lot, but doesn’t like to eat vegetables. How should I treat pediatric obesity?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, symptoms can be improved by increasing physical activity and controlling diet. Encourage your child to participate in weight-loss-friendly exercises such as jogging, swimming, and to consume high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, while avoiding high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. Also, help your child correct bad habits such as not being active after eating or being picky. If the child’s obesity is severe, seek medical treatment promptly and do not blindly believe in certain medications.