Question
My 8-year-old son has been gaining weight over the past few weeks. He seems to eat excessively and is unwilling to exercise. How can we treat child obesity through diet?
Answer
If a child has obesity, parents should first change their symptoms by encouraging physical activity and controlling their diet. Start by having the child engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, hill climbing, and swimming. Also, encourage the child to consume more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It is essential to prohibit the child from eating high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. Parents should correct the child’s reluctance to exercise and picky eating habits in daily life. During treatment, parents should always monitor the child’s condition. If symptoms are severe, treatment should be carried out under a doctor’s guidance and not treated blindly.