Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. Recently, it has been observed that my child is getting fatter and eating a very large amount of food, and he is also particularly lazy. Please ask: How to treat childhood obesity and being overweight.Doctor's answer:
Childhood obesity can be addressed by first setting appropriate exercise levels and modifying the diet. You can start by teaching the child to swim, as the resistance of water is much greater than that of air during land-based exercises, leading to faster fat consumption. During this period, encourage the child to eat more cucumbers, tomatoes, kiwis, and similar foods. However, avoid high-calorie foods like cakes and macadamia nuts. It is essential to break the child's habit of disliking exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation.If the child's obesity symptoms do not improve after following the above methods during treatment, parents should promptly take the child to the hospital to investigate the underlying cause and prevent the condition from worsening.