Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently, I noticed that my child has a lot of fat on his body, and he has a very large appetite, and he is especially lazy. How should we diagnose and treat childhood obesity if the child doesn’t like to eat vegetables?
Answer
When a child shows signs of obesity, parents should help alleviate the symptoms through exercise and a healthy diet. Parents should supervise their child to engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging and swimming, and encourage them to eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. It is forbidden to let the child consume fried foods and dried fruits, as these are high in calories, fat, and heat. If the child likes to lie down immediately after eating, parents must help correct this bad behavior. If the child’s condition is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, parents should seek medical treatment promptly under the guidance of a doctor.