Question
Dear parents, my daughter is just 5 years old and this year, I’ve noticed that she’s getting fatter. Moreover, she’s eating more and more and is particularly lazy. How should we treat pediatric obesity and overweight?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should make changes to the child’s current situation through exercise and dietary changes. You can arrange for the child to engage in aerobic exercises such as swimming or jogging. During this period, encourage the child to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis, and prohibit the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. At the same time, help the child correct bad habits such as not being active after eating or being picky. During the treatment of a child’s obesity, if the condition is severe, it is essential to take the child to a regular hospital for treatment.