Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 9 years old. Recently, I have noticed that my child's weight is much higher than other children, and she also eats more food than the average child. She doesn't want to exercise when asked. I would like to ask: How should pediatric obesity with a preference for meat be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
For some children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should encourage their children to do more exercise and avoid being picky about food. Parents can let their children engage in exercises that are beneficial for weight management, such as jogging or swimming. Vegetables high in fiber, like winter melon and tomatoes, should be eaten more often. Children should not consume high-calorie foods such as cakes or macadamia nuts. Additionally, parents should help their children correct bad habits, such as being inactive after meals or being picky about food. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if the child's condition is severe, parents should take them to the hospital promptly and follow the doctor's guidance for treatment.