Question
A 7-year-old boy, this year, I feel that my child’s weight is much heavier than other children, and he can eat several bowls of rice in one meal, and he is especially lazy. How should we treat obesity in children who love to eat meat?
Answer
For children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should encourage them to do more physical activities and avoid picky eating. Activities like swimming and climbing hills can be very effective for obesity symptoms. Parents should ensure their children consume more fruits like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and avoid high-calorie foods such as peanuts and hamburgers. Moreover, if the child likes to lie down immediately after eating, parents must help correct this bad behavior. It is also important for parents to note that if the child’s condition becomes severe during treatment, they should take the child to the hospital for a thorough check-up and appropriate treatment.