Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. Recently, I've noticed that he's getting fatter and seems to be eating without restraint. When I ask him to exercise, he's unwilling. I'd like to know: How should pediatric obesity caused by a meat-eating diet be effectively treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should start by focusing on his exercise and diet. They can first teach the child to swim, as the resistance of water during swimming is much greater than the resistance of air during land-based exercise, leading to faster fat consumption. Additionally, they should eat more vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers. It is essential to strictly prohibit the child from consuming high-calorie foods like cakes and chestnuts. Furthermore, children should not sleep or snack while lying on the sofa after meals. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, parents are advised to take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of obesity and then receive targeted treatment.