Question
A boy, just turned 9, has been gaining weight over the past year, with increased appetite and a lack of interest in exercise. What are your suggestions for treating the problem of lazy exercise in pediatric obesity?
Answer
If your child is diagnosed with pediatric obesity, the first step should be to arrange appropriate exercise and a healthy diet. Consider having your child learn swimming, as the resistance of water during swimming is greater than that of land-based exercises, allowing for faster fat consumption. Additionally, encourage your child to eat more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, try to reduce the intake of high-calorie foods, and help them break the habit of lying down immediately after eating. During treatment, parents should make reasonable treatments based on their child’s condition, and in severe cases, should go to the hospital for further examination and the development of targeted treatment plans.