Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that he’s been gaining weight, eating several bowls of rice at a meal, and likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat pediatric obesity effectively?
Answer
When a child is obese, parents should control their diet and increase their physical activity. This can be achieved by increasing the child’s exercise, such as extending the distance of jogging, encouraging them to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, and prohibiting the consumption of fried and high-fat foods. Parents should change their child’s picky eating and lack of exercise habits, and seek medical attention promptly if necessary, treating pediatric obesity under a doctor’s guidance.