Question
Dear parents, our daughter is currently 7 years old. Recently, we’ve noticed that she weighs significantly more than other children her age and eats more than the average child. She enjoys lying down after eating. How should we treat our child’s obesity through diet?
Answer
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first change the child’s situation through exercise and diet. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises such as climbing hills and swimming are recommended. Encourage your child to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, and avoid high-calorie foods such as cakes, chips, and cola. In daily life, do not let your child eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating; these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. If the condition is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents first take their child to the hospital to check the cause of the obesity and then receive targeted treatment.