Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. This year, I noticed that my child is getting fatter and can eat several bowls of rice in one meal. When I ask him to exercise, he doesn't want to. I would like to ask: How can obesity in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should address the situation through exercise and dietary changes. Activities like swimming and hill climbing, which involve swimming, have a positive effect on obesity symptoms. Additionally, foods such as carrots and spinach are helpful in addressing obesity. It is essential to strictly prohibit children from eating high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. Moreover, the habit of not enjoying exercise must be changed, as it can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the condition is severe, parents are advised to first take the child to the hospital for a checkup to determine the cause of the obesity, followed by targeted treatment.