Question
The boy is 12 years old and in elementary school. This year, I’ve noticed that my child has been gaining weight increasingly and eats more than most children. He likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat child obesity when the child loves meat?
Answer
If a child is suffering from obesity, parents should start with the child’s exercise and diet. It is recommended that parents supervise the child in engaging in some aerobic activities, such as jogging, swimming, etc., and encourage the child to consume more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Avoid giving the child fried chicken, cakes, and other high-fat foods, and change the habit of not liking to exercise; otherwise, it will be easy to accumulate fat. During the treatment of child obesity, if the situation is severe, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and then undergo targeted treatment.