Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 9 years old, has recently become increasingly chubby and is eating more and more. She likes to lie down after meals. I would like to ask: How should we treat her obesity and laziness for better results?Doctor's answer:
Childhood obesity can be addressed by first setting appropriate exercise levels and modifying the child's diet. You can start by gradually increasing the intensity of exercise, such as running, and encouraging the child to add more distance, like running half a lap at a time. During this period, the child should consume vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon, green bean puree, etc. Nuts and high-calorie foods like burgers should be avoided. It's important to help the child break the habit of being inactive after meals or overeating. If the child's obesity symptoms are severe during treatment, it's crucial to seek medical attention promptly and avoid blindly trusting certain medications.