Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 6 years old, and this year I’ve noticed that she seems to be getting fatter, and she can eat several bowls of rice in one meal. She usually doesn’t like to play. How can we effectively treat childhood obesity in a child who doesn’t like to exercise?
Answer
To help a child change the symptoms of obesity, it’s important to provide a reasonable schedule of exercise and diet. Parents should supervise the child in engaging in aerobic activities such as jogging and swimming. Encourage the child to eat more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and avoid high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. Help the child correct habits like not moving after eating or overeating. If the situation is severe during the treatment of childhood obesity, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital to check the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.