Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. Recently, for the past few weeks, I've noticed that he has put on a lot of weight, and he's also getting hungrier and lazier by the day. Please advise: How should I treat my child's obesity and laziness?Doctor's answer:
Children who are overweight can first be helped to alleviate symptoms by increasing physical activity and controlling their diet. Aerobic exercises like swimming or jogging can be arranged for them, and they should eat more high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots. Frying foods and dried fruits should be avoided, as these are high in dry calories and fat. In daily life, children should not be allowed to eat snacks in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if parents notice that their child's condition is severe, they should promptly visit a hospital to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment.