Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been noticed to have gained a lot of weight over the past few weeks. He eats a lot and doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat a child with obesity and overweight?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should focus on their child’s exercise and diet. Activities like swimming and climbing hills can have a good effect on the symptoms of obesity, and vegetables like carrots and spinach can also help change obesity. It is forbidden to let the child eat high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. In daily life, do not let the child eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment, parents should always pay attention to their child’s condition. For severe cases, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid blind treatment.