Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. Recently, I noticed that my child's weight is significantly higher than other children's, and recently, he has been eating more and more. He likes to lie down after meals. I would like to ask: How can I treat child obesity if my child dislikes vegetables?Doctor's answer:
A child has developed obesity. Parents should alleviate his symptoms through exercise and a healthy diet. Parents need to supervise the child in doing aerobic exercises such as jogging and swimming. They should provide the child with more foods like apples, kiwis, and carrots, and definitely avoid letting the child eat high-calorie foods such as cakes, chips, and cola. Moreover, parents should not allow the child to lie down motionless after meals. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity and then provide targeted treatment.