Question

Dear Baby, just 2 years old, recently, I’ve noticed that my child’s weight is much heavier than that of other children. At the same time, the appetite is very large, and they don’t like to exercise. How should we treat pediatric obesity and overweight effectively?

Answer

When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to change the symptoms. Parents can let their child engage in sports that are beneficial for changing obesity, such as jogging or swimming, and eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. Children should not eat high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Moreover, parents should also help correct their child’s bad habits, such as not being active after eating or being picky. During the treatment of obesity, parents should conduct reasonable treatment based on their child’s condition. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital to find out the cause and receive targeted treatment.