Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. Recently, I have noticed that he seems to be getting fatter and eating excessively, as well as being quite lazy. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat childhood obesity?Doctor's answer:
Children who are overweight can first be encouraged to increase physical activity and control their diet to alleviate symptoms. Plan activities like swimming and jogging within the child's tolerance range. Foods like carrots and spinach are helpful in addressing obesity. Avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods such as hamburgers, fries, and cookies. Additionally, if the child prefers to lie down after eating, parents should help correct this unhealthy behavior. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the situation is severe, it is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of obesity and receive targeted treatment.