Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is 7 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed that she seems to have a lot of excess weight and a very large appetite. She enjoys lying down after eating. How can I treat her picky eating effectively?
Answer
If a child is obese, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. They can start by teaching the child to swim, as the resistance of water is much greater than that of air during land-based exercise, leading to faster fat consumption. During this time, encourage the child to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. It is essential to prohibit the child from consuming high-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts. Additionally, do not let the child sleep or lounge on the sofa while snacking. If the condition is severe during the treatment of childhood obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.