Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 1 year old. In this year, I noticed that the child seems to be getting fatter and eating more recently. When I ask her to exercise, she doesn't want to. Please ask: How should pediatric obesity and laziness be treated?Doctor's answer:
Once a child suffers from obesity, parents should first try to improve the situation through exercise and diet. They can start by teaching the child to swim, as the resistance of water during swimming is far greater than the resistance of air during land-based exercise, leading to faster fat burning. Additionally, parents should encourage the child to eat more high-fiber foods such as spinach and carrots. They should avoid giving the child fried chicken, cakes, and other high-fat foods. Moreover, it is essential to break the child's habit of disliking exercise, as this can lead to fat accumulation. If the child's condition worsens during the treatment for pediatric obesity, parents should promptly take them to the hospital and seek medical guidance for proper treatment.