Question
My son is 3 years old, and I’ve noticed he’s been gaining weight. He can eat several bowls of rice at one meal, and his behavior has also become somewhat lazy. How should I treat childhood obesity and overweight?
Answer
For treating childhood obesity, it is recommended to first set a moderate exercise routine and adjust the child’s diet. Encourage activities such as jogging, hill climbing, and swimming to increase the intake of fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. Avoid giving the child high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamias, and small cakes. Additionally, it is important to avoid the bad habit of the child eating in bed or lying down immediately after eating, as these behaviors can also lead to fat accumulation. If the situation is severe, it is advisable to take the child to the hospital to check the causes of obesity for targeted treatment.