Question
My son is 1 year old, and over the past year, I’ve noticed that he’s been getting fatter and fatter. He can eat several bowls of rice in one meal, and he usually doesn’t like to play. How should we treat child obesity and lethargy?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should make changes through exercise and diet to improve their current condition. Activities like swimming and climbing hills can be very effective for obesity symptoms. Additionally, encourage the consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis, but avoid giving high-calorie foods like peanuts and hamburgers to the child. Also, prevent the child from overeating. Encourage more physical activity. If the condition is severe during the treatment of child obesity, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital to check the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.