Question
My son is 1 year old, and recently, I’ve noticed that he seems to be getting fatter. Additionally, he can eat several bowls of rice at one meal, and he doesn’t want to exercise. How should pediatric obesity be treated and diagnosed?
Answer
When a child’s body shows signs of obesity, parents should create a set of exercise plans and a healthy diet for their child. Parents should supervise the child in doing aerobic exercises such as jogging and swimming, and encourage them to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Foods like biscuits, macadamia nuts, and small cakes with high calories should not be given to the child. Strictly control the child’s diet to avoid overeating. More exercise is beneficial for changing the child’s obesity. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, it is important to take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment and not to treat it blindly.