Question
My daughter is 9 years old and has been gaining weight recently, and she is also very picky with her food. She doesn’t like to eat, and how should we treat the problem of child obesity and picky eating?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should start by adjusting the child’s diet and exercise habits. Within appropriate limits, arrange for the child to participate in activities like swimming and jogging. Encourage the consumption of high-fiber vegetables such as winter melon and tomatoes. Prohibit the intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes and dried fruits. Additionally, it is necessary to change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise to prevent fat accumulation. During the treatment of obesity, parents should make reasonable arrangements based on the child’s condition. If the condition is severe, it is imperative to seek medical diagnosis to determine the cause and formulate a corresponding treatment plan.