Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy, and recently, I’ve noticed that he has been gaining weight. He also has a very large appetite and is particularly lazy. How should pediatric obesity be treated in children who don’t like to exercise?
Answer
When a child is experiencing obesity, parents can create a set of exercise plans and a healthy diet for them. For instance, gradually increasing the child’s physical activity, such as jogging, starting with half a lap and then gradually increasing the exercise intensity. Additionally, food selection is crucial; vegetables like carrots and spinach can help change obesity. Moreover, parents should prohibit their child from eating fried foods and dried fruits, as they are high in calories and fat. Parents also need to help their child correct the habit of not exercising after eating or overeating. During treatment, parents should closely monitor their child’s condition, and in severe cases, treatment should be under a doctor’s guidance to avoid blind treatment.