Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. Recently, over the past few weeks, I've noticed that she has quite a bit of meat on her body and that she eats more food than the average child. She's not really interested in playing outside most of the time. I'm wondering: how can obesity and picky eating in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Childhood obesity can be addressed by first setting appropriate exercise levels and modifying the child's diet. Parents can encourage the child to engage in activities beneficial for combating obesity, such as jogging or swimming. The child should be given more foods like apples, kiwis, and carrots, while high-calorie and high-fat foods such as cakes, nuts, and cookies should be avoided. Additionally, unhealthy habits should be helped to be corrected, such as becoming inactive after meals and being picky about food. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the child's condition is severe, it is important to take them to a regular hospital for proper treatment.