Question
My son is 7 years old. This year, I’ve noticed that he’s been getting fatter and fatter, and he eats more than most children. He’s also particularly lazy. How should we treat pediatric obesity in children who don’t like exercise?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should make changes through exercise and diet to improve their current situation. They can start by letting the child engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, hill climbing, swimming, etc. They should encourage the child to eat more foods like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and definitely avoid high-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola. Also, parents should not let the child fall asleep immediately after eating or lie on the sofa to snack. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if parents notice that the child’s condition is serious, they should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and receive targeted treatment.