Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is 5 years old and has been gaining weight over the past few weeks. She seems to eat excessively and no longer enjoys playing. How should we treat childhood obesity if she has it?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should first change their symptoms by increasing their physical activity and controlling their diet. They can start by having the child engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, climbing hills, or swimming. It’s important to provide the child with more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and avoid giving them high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes. Moreover, if the child tends to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this unhealthy behavior. If the situation is severe during the treatment of childhood obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital to check the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.