Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school. Over the past few weeks, the child seems to have been gaining weight, eating without control, and moving slowly. How to treat a child who loves to eat meat in the case of childhood obesity?
Answer
For pediatric obesity, it is recommended to first set the child’s exercise amount and change their diet. Encourage the child to engage in age-appropriate activities such as swimming and jogging, and increase the intake of fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. Avoid exposing the child to high-calorie foods like cakes, potato chips, and cola. Help the child improve habits of not liking to exercise or overeating. If these methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to further investigate the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.