Question
My son is 6 years old, and recently I’ve noticed that he’s gaining weight, eating more, and doesn’t like to exercise. How should we diagnose and treat pediatric obesity and picky eating issues?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can improve the situation by adjusting the child’s level of physical activity and dietary habits. For pediatric obesity, it is recommended to engage in more aerobic exercises such as climbing hills, swimming, etc., and encourage the child to consume healthy foods like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, while avoiding high-calorie foods like cakes, macadamias, etc. Additionally, it is not encouraged to let the child go to sleep immediately after eating or to snack on the sofa. When treating pediatric obesity, if symptoms are severe, it is advisable to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment as soon as possible, rather than treating it blindly.