Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. Recently, I've noticed that my child's weight is much higher than other children, and he also eats more food than average kids. He doesn't like to play outdoors, and I'm wondering how to treat child obesity and lack of exercise.Doctor's answer:
When a child's body shows signs of obesity, parents should create a physical exercise plan and a healthy diet for them. Activities such as swimming and climbing slopes have a positive effect on obesity symptoms. In terms of diet, the child should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, and similar foods. It is essential to prohibit the child from consuming high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. Additionally, parents should help the child correct bad habits, such as becoming inactive after eating and picky eating. During the treatment period, parents should closely monitor the child's condition. In severe cases, treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind treatment.