Question
A boy, just turned 9, has recently been observed to be getting fatter, and he also eats without control, usually doesn’t like to exercise, please ask: How should pediatric obesity and picky eating be treated?
Answer
For pediatric obesity, you can first set a moderate amount of exercise for the child and change their diet. Engage in more aerobic exercises such as hill climbing, swimming, etc., and give the child more healthy foods like apples, kiwis, carrots. Avoid giving the child fried chicken, cakes, and other high-fat foods. Additionally, if the child lies down after eating without moving, parents should help correct this bad behavior. Also, remind parents that if they find the child’s condition serious during treatment, they should take the child to the hospital for a check-up before proceeding with targeted treatment.