Patient's question:
My son, who is one year old, has recently been found to have a lot of flesh on his body. At the same time, he eats more food than most children. He doesn't like to play outdoors as much. Please ask: How should obesity in children be treated for the best results?Doctor's answer:
If you discover that your child has pediatric obesity, you should first arrange appropriate exercise and a healthy diet for them. Parents should supervise their children to engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging or swimming, and encourage them to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach, carrots, and the like. It is essential to strictly prohibit children from consuming high-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts. Additionally, it is crucial to change the child's habit of disliking exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the above methods do not alleviate your child's symptoms, it is important to promptly take them to the hospital for further diagnosis to avoid the condition from worsening.