Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. In recent weeks, I've noticed that he's getting fatter and eating a lot more. He's also reluctant to exercise. Please advise: How should pediatric obesity and picky eating be treated?Doctor's answer:
Changing a child's obesity starts with making them love exercise and eating without pickiness. You can first teach them to swim, as water resistance during swimming is far greater than air resistance during land exercises, leading to faster fat burning. Additionally, encourage the child to eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, and similar foods, while banning high-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, nuts, and cookies. Help the child correct habits such as disliking movement after eating or overeating. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the child's obesity symptoms are severe, it's crucial to seek medical treatment promptly. Don't blindly trust certain medications.