Question
A 2-year-old boy, in the past few weeks, has been observed to have gained more weight, and he can eat several bowls of rice in one meal. He is also unwilling to exercise when asked. How should pediatric obesity and laziness be treated?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should make changes through exercise and diet. Parents can let the child engage in physical activities that are beneficial for treating obesity, such as jogging or swimming. They should also encourage the consumption of vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, and avoid high-calorie foods like sunflower seed and hamburgers. It’s important to help the child correct habits such as not being active after eating or overeating. Parents should be reminded that if the child’s condition becomes severe during treatment, they should definitely take the child to the hospital to investigate the situation and receive targeted treatment.