Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 2 years old, and in the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that my child is getting fatter and fatter, and she seems to eat without control, and she is particularly lazy. How should we treat and diagnose pediatric obesity in children who don’t like to exercise?
Answer
Firstly, to address the issue of a child’s obesity, we can increase their physical activity levels and control their diet to alleviate symptoms. We can start by teaching the child to swim, as the resistance of water is much greater than that of air during land-based exercises, which helps in faster fat consumption. Additionally, encourage the child to consume more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, and avoid giving them fried chicken or cakes, which are high in fat. If the child tends to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this undesirable behavior. If the situation is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.