Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. This year, I noticed that the child seems to be getting fatter and is eating more recently. He likes to lie down after meals. Please ask: How to diagnose and treat obesity and picky eating in children.Doctor's answer:
Once a child develops obesity, parents should first try to improve the situation through exercise and diet. You can start by teaching the child to swim. The resistance of water during swimming is much greater than the resistance of air during land-based exercise, which leads to faster fat burning. During this period, let the child eat vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green bean paste. It is forbidden to let the child eat high-calorie, high-fat foods, such as cakes, nuts, and cookies. Parents should also correct the child's habits of being unwilling to exercise and being picky about food in daily life. During the treatment of obesity, if the child's condition is severe, it is essential to take them to a regular hospital for treatment.