Question
My son is 1 year old, and throughout the year, I’ve noticed that he has been gaining weight. He can eat several bowls of rice in one meal and then lie down after eating. How should I treat pediatric obesity and overweight?
Answer
To improve symptoms of pediatric obesity, it’s important to plan the child’s exercise and diet reasonably. For pediatric obesity, increase aerobic exercises such as climbing hills, swimming, and encourage the child to consume high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. High-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts should be prohibited, and help the child correct the habit of lying down without activity or overeating after meals. During the treatment process, parents should always pay attention to the child’s condition, and in severe cases, treatment should be conducted under a doctor’s guidance to avoid blind treatment.