Question
My daughter is 1 year old, and I recently noticed that she weighs significantly more than other children. She eats a lot and tends to lie down after meals. How should I treat this situation?
Answer
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first address the situation through exercise and diet. Encourage the child to engage in aerobic activities such as jogging, hill climbing, swimming, and so on. Also, provide the child with more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, while avoiding high-calorie foods such as cakes, chips, and cola. Additionally, it’s important to break the child’s habit of not liking to exercise, as this can lead to fat accumulation. If parents find the situation severe during treatment, they must take the child to the hospital for examination and treatment.