Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has recently been noticed to be gaining weight. He is also eating more and doesn’t like to exercise. How should one treat childhood obesity to achieve better results?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should improve the condition by increasing the child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. Activities like swimming and climbing hills can have a positive effect on obesity symptoms. In terms of food, encourage the child to eat more apples, kiwis, carrots, and avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Additionally, parents should urge their child to change their habit of not liking to exercise to prevent fat accumulation. During the treatment period, parents should closely monitor the child’s condition and, in severe cases, seek treatment under a doctor’s guidance to avoid blind treatment.