Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been gaining weight, with seemingly unrestricted eating habits and a lack of willingness to exercise. How should the issue of picky eating in children with obesity be treated?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should first focus on improving the condition by controlling the diet and increasing physical activity. Encourage the child to engage in more exercise, such as jogging, by splitting a lap into halves to increase the workout. Praise the consumption of healthy foods like apples, kiwis, and carrots, while avoiding high-calorie snacks such as macadamia nuts and biscuits. Additionally, if the child does not know how to control lying down after eating, parents need to assist in correcting this bad behavior. If the situation becomes severe during obesity treatment, parents should promptly take the child to the hospital for a check-up and receive targeted treatment.