Question
My daughter is 9 years old, and recently, I’ve noticed that she seems to be getting fatter, and she has a very large appetite and doesn’t like to exercise. What should be done to treat pediatric obesity and picky eating?
Answer
When a child is obese, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity, such as swimming and climbing hills, which can be very effective for obesity symptoms. Encourage them to eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, and prohibit high-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts. Also, don’t let the child lie down immediately after eating. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if parents find the situation serious, they should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and receive targeted treatment.