Patient's question:
My little boy is one year old this year. In this year, I found that my child is getting fatter and can eat several bowls of rice at one meal. He likes to lie down after finishing his meal. I wonder: How should the treatment for obesity and overweight in children be carried out?Doctor's answer:
To help a child improve their symptoms of obesity, it's important to provide them with a reasonable exercise and diet plan. For children with obesity, engaging in more aerobic exercises such as climbing or swimming is beneficial. Additionally, encourage the child to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. It is essential to strictly prohibit the child from consuming high-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts. Help the child change habits like disliking movement after eating or overeating. During the treatment period, parents should monitor the child's condition at all times. If the situation is severe, medical treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid (blind treatment).