Question
Dear parents, my daughter is 9 years old and this year, I’ve noticed that she’s been getting fatter and fatter. She can eat several bowls of rice at one meal and she’s particularly lazy. What should we eat to treat pediatric obesity effectively?
Answer
Firstly, for pediatric obesity, it’s important to establish a child’s exercise routine and change their dietary habits. Arrange activities within the child’s capacity, such as swimming or jogging, and encourage them to consume more vegetables beneficial for improving obesity, like winter melon or green beans. High-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes are not suitable for children. Additionally, avoid letting the child go to sleep immediately after eating or lying on the sofa to snack. If the pediatric obesity is severe, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up so that targeted treatment can be administered.