Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 3 years old. Recently, I feel that the child is getting fatter, and at the same time, it seems that she is also very uncontrolled in eating. When I ask her to exercise, she doesn't want to. I would like to ask: How can I treat a child who is obese and dislikes vegetables?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should start by addressing their exercise and diet. They can first teach the child to swim, as the resistance of water is much greater than the resistance of air during land-based exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. In terms of diet, the child should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, and other low-calorie vegetables. They should avoid giving the child high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies, and prevent them from overeating frequently. Instead, encourage more physical activity. Parents should also be reminded that if their child's condition worsens during treatment, they must take them to the hospital for a proper diagnosis and targeted treatment.