Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old this year. In the past year, I've noticed that she's getting fatter and seems to be eating without restraint. She also doesn't like to exercise. I'm asking: How should pediatric obesity be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should control their child's diet and increase their physical activity. They can start by gradually increasing the intensity of exercise for the child, such as jogging. For example, the child can gradually increase their distance by running half a lap at a time during exercise. Additionally, the child should consume more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as apples and kiwis. Foods high in calories, like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes, should be avoided. Moreover, parents should help the child correct bad habits, such as being inactive after meals or being picky about food.During the treatment of obesity in children, if the above methods do not alleviate the child's symptoms, parents should promptly take them to the hospital to identify the underlying cause and prevent the condition from worsening.