Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Recently, I’ve noticed that he seems to be getting fatter, eating more than most children, and likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat obesity and picky eating in children?
Answer
If you discover that your child has pediatric obesity, the first step should be to arrange a reasonable exercise and diet plan for them, encouraging them to participate in activities like swimming and jogging, increase the intake of high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots, and avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Help your child change their habits of not being active or overeating. If the above methods do not alleviate the symptoms of obesity, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to check the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.