Treating Pediatric Obesity Due to Lack of Exercise

Question

My daughter is 6 years old and has recently become a picky eater and doesn’t like to exercise. How should I treat her pediatric obesity?

Answer

When a child shows signs of obesity, parents should improve the condition through exercise and a healthy diet. First, you can let your child engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, hill climbing, swimming, and increase the intake of vegetables that help improve obesity, such as winter melon and green peas. High-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, dried fruits, and cookies should be prohibited. Additionally, parents should avoid letting the child lie down immediately after eating. If these methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to check the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.