Patient's question:
Little girl, currently 6 years old. Recently, I've noticed that my child has a lot of flesh on her body, and it seems she also eats without restraint. When I ask her to exercise, she doesn't want to. I would like to ask: How can obesity and overweight in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents need to control the child's diet and increase their physical activity. Aerobic exercises like swimming or jogging can be arranged for the child, and they should be encouraged to eat more high-fiber foods such as spinach, carrots, etc. The child should not consume high-calorie foods like cakes or macadamia nuts. Additionally, parents should help the child correct bad habits, such as being inactive after meals or being picky about food. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if parents notice that the child's condition is severe, they should promptly take the child to the hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.