Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has noticed over the past few weeks that the child is getting fatter and eating more than usual, preferring to lie down after meals. How should pediatric obesity be treated in children who don’t like exercise?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should start with their exercise and diet. Activities like swimming and hill climbing, which are good for the symptoms of obesity, should be encouraged. Additionally, children should be fed more high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots, and they should avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. It’s crucial to break the habit of not exercising, as it can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and not to treat blindly.
