Question
My son is 8 years old, and recently, I’ve noticed that he seems to be getting fatter. Additionally, his appetite is very large, and he doesn’t want to exercise. How should obesity in children be treated when they are lazy?
Answer
If a child is overweight, parents should control their child’s diet and increase their physical activity. They should encourage their child to do age-appropriate exercises such as swimming and jogging. They should encourage their child to eat more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and avoid high-calorie foods like peanuts and hamburgers. If the child enjoys lying down after eating, parents must help correct this bad behavior. During the treatment of obesity, parents should carry out reasonable treatment based on the child’s condition, and if the condition is severe, they must go to the hospital to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment.