Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. This year, I noticed that my child has a lot of meat on his body, and he has been eating more and more recently. He likes to lie down after meals. Please ask: How should I treat a child who is obese and dislikes exercise?Doctor's answer:
When a child's body becomes obese, parents should create a fitness plan and a healthy diet for them. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises such as hill climbing and swimming are recommended. Additionally, children should be encouraged to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It is crucial not to let children consume high-calorie foods, such as cakes, potato chips, and cola. Moreover, parents must help children break the habit of disliking exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of obesity in children, if the above methods do not alleviate the symptoms, parents should promptly take the child to the hospital to identify the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.