Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is 7 years old and has recently felt that she is much heavier than other children. Additionally, she seems to eat excessively. She usually doesn’t like to play after eating. How can we treat pediatric obesity effectively?
Answer
The first step in treating pediatric obesity is to establish a child’s exercise regimen and change their diet. Parents can encourage activities beneficial for combating obesity, such as jogging and swimming. During this period, children should be encouraged to eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis, and avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods like hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. It’s important to help children correct the habit of not being active or overeating after eating. If the above methods do not alleviate the child’s obesity symptoms during treatment, it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly to determine the cause and avoid the condition from worsening.