Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old. In recent weeks, I've noticed that my child has a lot of meat on her body and also eats more food than most children. She doesn't usually like to go out to play. I wonder: How should obesity in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
For children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should encourage them to engage in more exercise and avoid picky eating. Arrange activities such as swimming and jogging within the child's capacity. High-fiber vegetables like and should be consumed more frequently. Children should not eat high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. Additionally, avoid letting them lie down motionless after meals.During the treatment of childhood obesity, if the symptoms are severe, parents should promptly take the child to a formal hospital for targeted treatment, avoiding treatment.