Question
A 9-year-old boy, this year, has been found to be gaining more weight, and he eats more than average children. He likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat his obesity caused by a fondness for meat?
Answer
For children with obvious symptoms of childhood obesity, parents should encourage them to engage in more physical activities and avoid picky eating. They should let the child do sports appropriate for their age, such as swimming and jogging. In terms of diet, the child should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, etc., and avoid high-fat foods like fried chicken and cakes. If the child likes to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this bad habit. If the situation is severe during the treatment of childhood obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital first to check the cause of the obesity and then receive targeted treatment.