Patient's question:
Little girl, just 5 years old. In recent weeks, I've noticed that her body is getting fatter and she seems to be eating very excessively. She doesn't like to go out to play during the day. I'm asking: How should the treatment for childhood obesity be carried out when the child can eat?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should first try to change their symptoms by increasing their physical activity and controlling their diet. They can start by having the child engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, climbing, or swimming. It's important to give the child more foods like apples, kiwis, and carrots, while avoiding high-calorie foods such as biscuits, macadamia nuts, and cupcakes. Moreover, if the child tends to lie down after eating, parents must help them change this unhealthy behavior. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the situation is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to identify the cause of the obesity so that targeted treatment can be provided.