Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has been observed to have gained more weight over the past year. He can eat several bowls of rice at a meal and is particularly lazy. How can one effectively treat pediatric obesity when the child doesn’t like to eat vegetables?
Answer
When a child is obese, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity, arranging swimming, jogging, and other exercises within their tolerance level. High-fiber vegetables like winter melon and tomatoes should be consumed more; high-calorie snacks such as macadamia nuts and cookies should be avoided; and the child’s lack of exercise habits must be changed to prevent fat accumulation. During the treatment period, parents should always pay attention to the child’s condition, and severe cases should be treated under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind treatment.