Question
Dear Baby Girl, she’s only six years old, and recently we’ve noticed that our child is becoming increasingly overweight, with a very large appetite and unwilling to exercise. How should we treat child obesity when they don’t like eating vegetables?
Answer
Once child obesity is detected, it’s important to arrange for appropriate and moderate exercise as well as a healthy diet. For the case of child obesity, it is recommended to increase aerobic exercises such as hill climbing and swimming. During this period, encourage the child to consume vegetables that help improve obesity, such as winter melon and green beans. Avoid giving the child high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Also, avoid resting immediately after meals or relying on the sofa to eat snacks. If the situation is severe during the treatment of child obesity, parents should timely take their child to a professional hospital for targeted treatment and should not resort to blind measures.