Patient's question:
Female baby, just 2 years old. Recently, I noticed that my child has a lot of fat and eats more food than average children. She enjoys lying down after finishing her meal. I would like to ask: If a child is obese and doesn't like to exercise, what is the most effective way to treat it.Doctor's answer:
Once a child develops obesity, parents should first address the situation through exercise and diet. Parents can encourage the child to engage in sports that are beneficial for weight loss, such as jogging or swimming. Additionally, foods like carrots and spinach can help in reducing obesity. High-calorie snacks, such as macadamia nuts or cookies, should not be given to the child. Nor should they allow the child to overeat excessively; instead, encourage more physical activity. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to a hospital to check the cause of the obesity so that targeted treatment can be administered.