Question
A 7-year-old boy, attending elementary school, is overweight with an astonishing appetite and usually dislikes consuming vegetables. What should be done to treat a child who is both overweight and has an aversion to vegetables?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should improve the situation through exercise and dietary adjustments. For childhood obesity, it is recommended to engage in aerobic exercises such as hill climbing and swimming, and encourage children to eat high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It is advisable to avoid high-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts, and it is essential to change the child’s habit of not exercising to prevent fat accumulation. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for professional treatment to avoid blind treatment.