Question
A five-year-old boy has recently experienced a significant weight gain and has developed picky eating habits, unwilling to participate in physical activities. How should one treat child obesity and picky eating problems?
Answer
For child obesity, parents should first control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. It is recommended to teach the child to swim, as the resistance in water is much greater than on land, which helps to burn fat more quickly. At the same time, encourage the child to eat vegetables like carrots and spinach that can help improve obesity, and avoid consuming high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Additionally, it is important to prevent the child from lying down immediately after eating. If obesity is severe, it is advisable for parents to take their child to a hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of obesity and receive targeted treatment.