Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. Recently, I noticed that he is getting fatter and eating more than most children, and he doesn't like to exercise. How should we effectively treat child obesity and inactivity?Doctor's answer:
If you discover that your child has pediatric obesity, you should first arrange appropriate exercise and a healthy diet for them. You can start by teaching your child to swim, as the resistance of water during swimming is much greater than the resistance of air during land-based exercise, leading to faster fat consumption. In terms of diet, the child should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, etc. It is forbidden for the child to consume high-calorie, high-fat foods like cakes, nuts, and cookies. Help the child to correct the habit of being inactive after meals or overeating. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity before proceeding with targeted treatment.