Question
My son is 4 years old and I’ve recently noticed that he’s been getting fatter, doesn’t like to exercise, and is getting pickier about his food. How should we treat pediatric obesity and picky eating?
Answer
After a child becomes obese, parents should first change the child’s situation through exercise and diet. It is recommended to increase aerobic exercises such as climbing hills and swimming, eat more high-fiber vegetables like winter melon and red bell peppers, reduce high-calorie foods such as peanuts and hamburgers, and help correct bad habits such as not moving after eating or being picky. If the situation is severe, it is suggested that parents take their child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and then receive targeted treatment.