Patient's question:
My little boy is 1 year old. Recently, for the past few weeks, I've noticed that he has a lot of meat on his body, and he also has a very large appetite. Additionally, he is particularly lazy. I'd like to ask: If a child is obese and picky about food, how should we treat it?Doctor's answer:
Once a child is diagnosed with obesity, parents should first address the situation through exercise and diet. You can arrange aerobic activities for the child, such as swimming or jogging, and encourage them to eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. Fatty and high-calorie foods, such as fried foods and dried fruits, should be strictly prohibited for the child. Additionally, it is essential to break the child's habit of disliking exercise, as it can easily lead to fat accumulation. Parents should be reminded that if the child's condition worsens during treatment, they must take the child to the hospital for proper diagnosis and targeted treatment.