How to Treat Picky Eating in Obese Children

Question

Dear Baby, just 7 years old, this year, I’ve found that my child is much heavier than other children, and they can eat several bowls of rice at one meal. They usually don’t like to go out to play. How should we treat picky eating in obese children?

Answer

Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. Parents can let the child engage in exercises beneficial for changing obesity, such as jogging or swimming, and encourage them to eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, like apples and kiwis. Avoid giving them high-calorie foods like sunflower seed and hamburgers, and don’t let them sleep or lounge on the sofa after eating snacks. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is important to seek hospital treatment promptly and not to blindly believe in certain medications.