Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old this year. This year, I have noticed that her weight is much heavier than other children, and she also seems to eat very uncontrolled. When I ask her to exercise, she is unwilling. Please ask: How should pediatric obesity and picky eating be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
To help children reduce symptoms of obesity, it is important to provide them with a reasonable exercise and diet plan. Activities such as swimming and hill climbing are very effective in improving obesity symptoms. Additionally, encourage children to eat more high-fiber foods, such as spinach and carrots, while avoiding high-calorie, high-fat foods like burgers, fries, and cookies. Moreover, if children tend to lie down after eating, parents should help them correct this unhealthy behavior. During obesity treatment, parents should tailor the plan to the child’s specific condition. If the condition is severe, it is essential to visit a hospital to identify the underlying causes and receive targeted treatment.