Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 8 years old, has recently noticed that she is getting fatter. Additionally, she can eat several bowls of rice in one meal. She doesn't like to play outside usually. Could you please advise on how to treat childhood obesity, especially when the child loves meat?Doctor's answer:
To address a child's obesity, it's important to start by getting them to enjoy exercise and have a balanced diet. You can begin by encouraging them to engage in aerobic activities such as jogging, hill climbing, and swimming. In terms of diet, children should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, and similar foods. High-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies should be avoided. Also, children should not be allowed to overeat excessively and should be encouraged to exercise more. It's important to remind parents that during the treatment period, if the child's condition worsens, they must take the child to the hospital to diagnose the underlying issue and receive targeted treatment.