Question
My son is 2 years old, and this year, I’ve noticed that he weighs significantly more than other children his age. Moreover, recently, he’s been eating more and more. Normally, he doesn’t like to eat while playing. How should picky eating in overweight children be treated?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. You can arrange swimming or jogging as aerobic exercises for the child, and in terms of diet, encourage them to eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, etc., and prohibit them from eating fried foods and dried fruits, which are high in calories and fat. In daily life, avoid letting the child snack in bed or lie down immediately after eating; these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of obesity, if the child’s condition is severe, it is necessary to take the child to a regular hospital for treatment.