Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 4 years old this year. Recently, I noticed that she seems to be getting fatter and can eat several bowls of rice at one meal. She also doesn't like to play outside. Please ask: How should I treat a child who is obese and dislikes exercise?Doctor's answer:
A child has developed obesity. Parents should alleviate his symptoms through exercise and a healthy diet. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises like hill climbing and swimming are recommended. Additionally, the child should consume more vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. The child should avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. It is also important not to let the child sleep right after eating or loung around on the sofa while snacking. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, parents are advised to first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity and then proceed with targeted treatment.