Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. Recently, I've noticed that he's getting fatter and eating more food than most children. When I ask him to exercise, he doesn't want to. Could you please advise on how to treat child obesity?Doctor's answer:
Children are experiencing obesity. Parents should alleviate the symptoms through exercise and a healthy diet. For childhood obesity, more aerobic exercises like climbing and swimming are beneficial. Additionally, children should be encouraged to eat high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots, and they must avoid high-calorie foods like cakes, chips, and cola. It is important to help children break the habit of being inactive after meals or overeating. Parents should be reminded that during treatment, if the child's condition worsens, they must take the child to the hospital for a thorough examination and targeted treatment.