Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, this year, I noticed that my child has a lot of fat on his body, and he has been eating more and more, and he is especially lazy. How should we treat pediatric obesity and improve the dislike for vegetables?
Answer
When a child develops obesity, parents should alleviate the symptoms through exercise and a healthy diet. They can start by teaching the child to swim, as the resistance of water during swimming is much greater than that of air during land-based exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. During this period, encourage the child to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. Prohibit the child from consuming high-calorie and high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Also, avoid letting the child overeat. If the child’s condition is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, parents should go to the hospital immediately and seek treatment under the guidance of a doctor.