Question
A 7-year-old and a half girl weighs over 80 pounds and has a prominent abdomen. Is it always a sign of illness?
Answer
The girl’s weight is over 80 pounds, and she appears to be overweight. It is recommended to increase physical activity and reduce the consumption of snacks and high-sugar, high-calorie fast food. If concerned about obesity, it is advisable to visit the hospital to check if the obesity is pathological. If not, appropriate dietary control should be implemented gradually. Additionally, it is suggested that during normal walking and standing, the child should exert effort to tighten the abdomen and practice diaphragmatic breathing to strengthen the abdominal muscles.