Question
A boy, just turned 4, has started to gain more and more weight recently, with an increased appetite. He usually doesn’t like to eat. How should picky eating in obese children be treated?
Answer
When a child shows signs of obesity, parents should alleviate the symptoms through exercise and a healthy diet. They can arrange for the child to engage in activities like swimming or jogging, encouraging the consumption of high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots, and avoiding high-calorie foods like cakes, potato chips, and cola. In daily life, it’s important not to let the child snack in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. If the above methods do not alleviate the symptoms of obesity during treatment, parents should seek medical advice promptly to determine the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.