Question
Dear parents, my daughter is just 4 years old, and in the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that she has been gaining more weight. Moreover, she has been eating more and more, and she’s particularly lazy. How can we treat pediatric obesity and picky eating effectively?
Answer
To address childhood obesity, it’s first recommended to increase the child’s physical activity and control their diet to alleviate symptoms. This can include activities like jogging, hill climbing, swimming, etc., and encourage the consumption of high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots. Avoid giving high-calorie snacks like cookies, macadamias, and small cakes. Additionally, don’t let the child fall asleep immediately after eating or lie on the sofa while snacking. If the situation is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, parents should go to the hospital in a timely manner to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.