Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school, this year, noticed that the child is getting fatter and fatter. Also, he can eat several bowls of rice at one meal. Even when asked to exercise, he is reluctant. Please ask: How should pediatric obesity and laziness be treated?Doctor's answer:
For some children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should encourage their children to engage in more exercise and avoid picky eating. Arrange activities such as swimming and jogging within the child's tolerance level. Provide them with more foods like apples, kiwis, and carrots. It is also important to prohibit children from consuming fried foods and dried fruits, as these are high in empty calories and fat. Additionally, do not allow children to overeat excessively; encourage them to exercise more. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take their children to the hospital to check the cause of the obesity so that targeted treatment can be administered.