Question
A boy, just 9 years old, this year, I noticed that my child is getting fatter and fatter, and he can eat several bowls of rice in one meal. He likes to lie down after eating. How can we effectively treat childhood obesity and overweight?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can increase their child’s physical activity and control their diet to improve symptoms. Activities like swimming and climbing slopes can be very effective for obesity. During this period, encourage your child to eat vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green peas. Prohibit your child from eating high-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Additionally, help your child correct bad habits like not being active after eating or being picky. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if parents notice that the child’s condition is serious, they should go to the hospital promptly to investigate the cause and receive targeted treatment.