Question
Dear parents, our daughter is 3 years old. Lately, we’ve noticed that she is getting fatter and her appetite is increasing, and she becomes more and more lazy. How should we treat a child’s obesity who loves eating meat effectively?
Answer
When a child is suffering from obesity, parents can improve the symptoms by increasing the child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. It is recommended to let the child engage in age-appropriate sports such as swimming and jogging; in terms of diet, encourage them to consume more vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, while limiting their intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes, dried fruits, and cookies. Additionally, it’s important to help the child change the habit of not exercising after eating or overeating. Parents should always be attentive to their child’s condition. If the situation is severe, treatment should be carried out under a doctor’s guidance; do not treat blindly.