Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently become significantly overweight at home. He has increased his appetite but is unwilling to exercise. How should parents handle a child’s lazy attitude towards obesity?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can improve the condition by increasing the child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. Parents can encourage their child to increase their exercise time, such as by extending the distance of jogging and gradually increasing the intensity of physical activity. At the same time, they should encourage their child to eat more healthy foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis, and avoid giving them high-fat foods such as fried chicken and cakes. Parents should discipline their child’s lifestyle habits, changing their reluctance to exercise and picky eating. During treatment, parents should make reasonable arrangements based on the child’s condition, seeking professional medical help promptly if the condition is severe.