Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been gaining weight over the past year. He has a very large appetite and doesn’t like to exercise. How should we treat childhood obesity effectively?
Answer
If a child has obesity, parents should first change the symptoms by increasing the child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. For childhood obesity, it is recommended to incorporate aerobic exercises such as hill climbing and swimming. At the same time, encourage the child to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis, and avoid high-calorie and high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Additionally, it’s important to break the child’s habit of not liking to exercise to prevent fat accumulation. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if parents find that the child’s condition is severe, they should seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment.