Patient's question:
My little girl is 4 years old this year. In the past year, I noticed that my child has a lot of flesh and eats more food than other children. She doesn't like to go out to play. What should I do about pediatric obesity and a lack of vegetable intake?Doctor's answer:
For children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should encourage them to engage in more physical activities and avoid picky eating. Swimming exercises like swimming and climbing slopes are very effective in alleviating obesity symptoms. Additionally, parents should encourage children to consume more high-fiber foods, such as spinach and carrots. They should avoid giving children high-calorie snacks like macadamia nuts and cookies. Moreover, children should not be allowed to lie down motionless immediately after meals. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if parents notice that the child's condition is severe, they should promptly take them to the hospital to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.