Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, this year, I’ve noticed that my child has a lot of fat on his body, and he also seems to eat without control. When I ask him to exercise, he doesn’t want to. How should we treat picky eating in children with obesity effectively?
Answer
For children with obvious obesity symptoms, parents can adopt the following methods to treat the problem of obesity and picky eating:
- Encourage the child to participate in more physical activities and avoid picky eating. Arrange for the child to engage in appropriate exercises such as swimming or jogging, choosing the right type of exercise based on the child’s tolerance.
- In terms of diet, it is recommended to increase the intake of high-fiber vegetables such as winter melon and tomatoes. At the same time, avoid giving the child high-fat foods like fried chicken or cakes.
- Don’t let the child lie down immediately after eating; encourage them to engage in moderate physical activity and movement to burn calories.
- During treatment, parents need to make reasonable treatment decisions based on the child’s condition. If the child’s obesity symptoms are severe, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to find the cause and receive targeted treatment.