Question
A 5-year-old boy, recently, I’ve noticed that my child is getting fatter and fatter, and he can eat several bowls of rice in one meal, and he doesn’t like to exercise. How should I treat a child who is overweight and doesn’t like to exercise?
Answer
If you discover that your child has childhood obesity, you should first arrange for your child to have a well-planned exercise routine and a healthy diet. Let your child engage in activities suitable for his age, such as swimming and jogging. During this period, encourage your child to eat vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green beans. High-calorie foods like biscuits, macadamias, and small cakes should not be given to the child. Moreover, the habit of not liking to exercise must be changed; otherwise, it is easy to accumulate fat. If the condition is severe during the treatment of childhood obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital first to check the cause of the obesity and then proceed with targeted treatment.