Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old this year. In the past year, I've noticed that he's getting fatter and eating more recently, but he doesn't like to exercise. How should I treat pediatric obesity and picky eating?Doctor's answer:
When a child develops obesity, parents should first address the situation through exercise and diet. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises such as climbing and swimming can be beneficial. Vegetables with high fiber, like winter melon and tomatoes, should be consumed more frequently. High-calorie foods like nuts and burgers should be avoided, and parents should also help their children correct bad habits, such as being inactive after meals or being picky eaters. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity before providing targeted treatment.