Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 8 years old. This year, I’ve noticed that she weighs significantly more than other children her age, and she eats more than the average child. She usually doesn’t like to play after eating. How should we treat childhood obesity and overweight effectively?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. It’s important to let the child engage in activities suitable for their age, such as swimming and jogging, and to eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. Avoid giving children high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. Additionally, parents should help correct bad habits like not being active after eating or being picky about food. It’s a reminder for parents that if they notice their child’s condition is severe during treatment, they must take the child to the hospital to investigate the condition and receive targeted treatment.