Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. Recently, I've noticed that my child is getting fatter and eating more food than most other children. He likes to lie down after finishing his meal. I would like to ask: How is it best to treat child obesity and overweight?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should first address the issue by increasing their physical activity and controlling their diet to improve their symptoms. They can start by encouraging the child to engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, climbing, or swimming. Additionally, they should incorporate more high-fiber foods into the child's diet, such as spinach, carrots, etc. Foods high in calories like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes should be avoided. It is also essential to change the child's habit of disliking exercise, as this can lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the symptoms are severe, parents should promptly take the child to a reputable hospital for targeted treatment rather than resorting to treatment.