Question
Dear parents, my son is 2 years old and this year, I’ve noticed that he has gained more weight. He can eat several bowls of rice in one meal and likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat pediatric obesity effectively when the child doesn’t like to eat vegetables?
Answer
When a child is obese, parents need to control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. They can start with aerobic exercises such as jogging, hill climbing, and swimming. During this period, encourage the child to eat vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green peas. Avoid giving the child high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. Moreover, if the child likes to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this bad habit. During the obesity treatment period, parents should carry out reasonable treatment based on the child’s condition. If the condition is severe, it is essential to go to the hospital to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment.