Question

My son is 7 years old, and over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that he weighs significantly more than other children his age. Moreover, he has been eating more and showing less interest in physical activities. How should we treat obesity in lazy children?

Answer

When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to improve symptoms. Initially, you can encourage your child to learn swimming, as the resistance of water during swimming is much greater than that of air during land-based exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. During this time, let your child consume more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. Avoid giving him high-calorie foods like peanuts and hamburgers. Strictly control your child’s diet to prevent overeating. Regular physical activity is beneficial for changing a child’s obesity. If the symptoms of obesity are severe during treatment, it is important to take your child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and not to treat it blindly.