Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, for the past few weeks, he has felt that his child has a lot of meat on his body and consumes a very large amount of food. He enjoys lying down after meals. He asks: How can I treat my child's obesity and laziness?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should first change the symptoms by increasing their exercise and controlling their diet. They 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 exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. During this period, the child should eat vegetables that are beneficial for improving obesity, such as winter melon and green pea puree. The child should avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Parents should address the child's reluctance to exercise and picky eating habits in daily life. If the child's obesity symptoms are severe during treatment, parents should take them to a reputable hospital for targeted treatment, avoiding treatment.