Question
My 5-year-old son has been gaining weight recently, and I’ve noticed that he seems to be getting fatter. He doesn’t control his eating and is also quite lazy. How can obesity in children be treated effectively?
Answer
When a child is overweight, it’s best to first increase physical activity and control the diet to alleviate symptoms. Arrange swimming, jogging, and other sports for the child, and encourage him to consume vegetables like carrots and spinach that are beneficial. Avoid giving high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, fries, and cookies. Additionally, if the child is in the habit of lying down after eating, parents should help change this bad behavior. In treating pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended to first take the child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and then treat it accordingly.