Question
Dear Parent, my son is three years old, and I’ve noticed that he has been getting fatter over the past year. He eats without control, and he doesn’t like to exercise. How can I improve physical activity in a child with obesity?
Answer
When a child is overweight, parents should design a physical activity plan and a healthy diet for them. For example, swimming and climbing hills are good exercises for obesity. Eating more vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., and avoiding high-calorie foods such as cakes, potato chips, and cola, should be strictly controlled to prevent overeating. Regular exercise is beneficial for improving a child’s obesity. If the situation is severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity before targeted treatment.