Question
A 5-year-old boy, over the past few weeks, seems to be gaining weight, and he also eats very uncontrollably. He is unwilling to exercise when asked. How should pediatric obesity be treated?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first try to change the child’s condition through exercise and diet. Arrange swimming and jogging within the child’s tolerance range. Eat more high-fiber vegetables like winter melon and red bell peppers. Avoid giving children high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes. Parents should correct the child’s unwillingness to exercise and picky eating habits in daily life. If the situation is severe during the treatment of pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity and receive targeted treatment.