Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. In recent weeks, I’ve noticed that he has gained a lot of weight and has become increasingly greedy with his eating, and he doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat children’s obesity and picky eating?
Answer
For children with obvious obesity symptoms, it is recommended that parents encourage them to engage in more physical activities and avoid picky eating. For obesity in children, activities such as climbing hills and swimming are great aerobic exercises, and they should also consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. High-calorie foods like biscuits, macadamias, and small cakes should not be given to the child. Help the child correct the habit of not moving after eating or overeating. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, parents should take their child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment to avoid blind treatment.