Question
My 7-year-old son has gained a lot of weight over the past year, and he eats more than other children. He also loves to lie around. How should I treat his obesity and his dislike for vegetables?
Answer
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first adjust the child’s condition through exercise and diet. You can allow your child to engage in moderate swimming, jogging, and other sports, and encourage them to consume foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. Avoid giving your child fried chicken, cakes, and other high-fat foods. At the same time, change your child’s habit of not liking to exercise to prevent excessive fat accumulation. During the treatment period, parents should always monitor the child’s condition, and in severe cases, treatment should be carried out under a doctor’s guidance; do not handle it blindly.