Question
Dear parents, my daughter is 6 years old and has gained weight along with an increased appetite. She doesn’t like to eat properly. How should we treat childhood obesity?
Answer
For children suffering from obesity, parents should control their diet, increase physical activity, and allow them to engage in exercises that help improve obesity, such as jogging and swimming. They should also encourage the consumption of high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots, and avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods such as hamburgers, fries, and biscuits. Furthermore, it’s important not to let children snack in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment period, parents should closely monitor their child’s condition, and in severe cases, treatment should be conducted under a doctor’s guidance without any blind actions.