Question
A boy, just 9 years old, has recently become increasingly overweight. He eats more than most children and is very lazy. How should pediatric obesity and overweight be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
If you observe symptoms of pediatric obesity in a child, it is important to first arrange appropriate exercise and a healthy diet. Plan activities like swimming and jogging within the child’s endurance range, and encourage the consumption of high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots. Avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, fries, and cookies. Additionally, it is necessary to change the child’s habit of not liking to exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if symptoms are severe, parents should promptly take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment.