Question
My 8-year-old daughter is getting increasingly chubby, with increased appetite and a lack of interest in exercise. How should pediatric obesity be treated?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents can improve the condition by increasing their child’s physical activity and controlling their diet. It’s advisable to start with aerobic exercises such as jogging, hill climbing, and swimming. At the same time, provide vegetables that can help improve obesity, such as winter melon and green peas, and avoid high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes. Additionally, it’s important to change the habit of not liking to exercise to prevent excessive fat accumulation. If these methods do not yield results, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly to avoid the worsening of the condition.