Question

A 9-year-old boy is getting increasingly chubby, eating more than average children, and likes to lie down after meals. How should obesity in children who love meat be treated?

Answer

For children with obvious obesity symptoms, parents should encourage them to participate in sports, avoid picky eating, and engage in age-appropriate activities such as swimming and jogging. In terms of diet, children should consume more healthy foods like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, and avoid high-fat foods such as fried chicken and cakes. Additionally, if the child has a habit of lying down after meals, parents should help correct this bad habit. In the process of treating childhood obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital to check the cause of obesity and receive targeted treatment.