Question

My son is 6 years old, and over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that he has been gaining more weight and eats more than most children. When I ask him to exercise, he doesn’t want to. How should picky eating in children with obesity be diagnosed and treated?

Answer

Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. For children with obesity, more aerobic exercises such as climbing hills and swimming are recommended. In terms of diet, children should eat more foods like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, and avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Also, prevent the child from falling asleep immediately after eating or snacking on the sofa. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment without resorting to blind treatment.