Question
Parents have noticed that their child is overweight and not fond of exercise. How should they handle the issue of pediatric obesity?
Answer
For pediatric obesity, parents should control their child’s diet and increase physical activity. Encourage the child to engage in more exercises, such as jogging; consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis; avoid giving high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes to the child; and help correct bad habits such as not being active after eating and being picky. If these methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.