Question
A boy, just turned 7, recently noticed that the child at home weighs too much and eats more than average children. He also likes to lie down immediately after eating. He asks: What methods can be taken to treat childhood obesity?
Answer
For children showing symptoms of childhood obesity, parents should encourage them to participate in more physical activities and avoid picky eating. For childhood obesity, engaging in more aerobic exercises such as hill climbing or swimming can help in weight loss. Additionally, during this process, let the child eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis, but avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamias. At the same time, do not let the child get into the habit of lying down immediately after eating. In the process of treating childhood obesity, if parents notice that the child’s condition is severe, they should take the child to the hospital promptly to check for the cause and receive targeted treatment.