Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 7 years old. Recently, I’ve noticed that she has been gaining more weight and seems to have a lack of self-control in eating. She likes to lie down after eating. How should we treat childhood obesity to reduce meat intake?
Answer
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. You can arrange for activities like swimming or jogging, which are aerobic exercises, and encourage the child to eat more vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach. Avoid giving the child high-calorie snacks such as macadamia nuts and cookies. If the child tends to lie down after eating, parents must help correct this bad habit. It is important for parents to take the child to the hospital for a thorough check-up and proper treatment if the situation becomes severe during the treatment period.