Patient's question:
Boy, just 1 year old. In this year, I noticed that my child has a lot of meat on his body. At the same time, recently, he is getting hungrier and does not like to exercise. Please ask: How should obesity in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child is overweight, they can first increase physical activity and control their diet to alleviate the symptoms. They can start learning to swim, as the resistance of water during swimming is much greater than the resistance of air during land-based exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. Additionally, they should eat more vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. Avoid letting the child consume high-calorie, high-fat foods, such as hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. Moreover, it is essential to change the child's habit of disliking exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if the symptoms are severe, parents should take the child to a regular hospital for targeted treatment. Do not engage in treatment.