Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, I have noticed that my child is becoming increasingly overweight. He can eat several bowls of rice in one meal, and he doesn't want to exercise either. Please ask: How should I treat my child's obesity and overweight?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should control their child's diet and increase their physical activity. Parents can encourage their child to engage in exercises that are beneficial for weight loss, such as jogging or swimming. Additionally, they should eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, while avoiding high-calorie foods such as nuts and hamburgers. It's also important to change the child's habit of disliking exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. Parents are advised to take their child to the hospital for a proper diagnosis and treatment if the condition worsens during the treatment period.