Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. In recent weeks, I've noticed that he's getting fatter and seems to be eating without restraint. He's also become quite lazy. I'm wondering: How should pediatric obesity, especially a preference for meat, be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should first change his symptoms by increasing his exercise and controlling his diet. Aerobic exercises such as swimming or jogging can be arranged for the child, and he should be encouraged to eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. The child should avoid high-calorie foods such as cakes and macadamia nuts. Moreover, if the child tends to lie down after eating, parents must help him correct this unhealthy behavior. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if parents notice that the child's condition is severe, they should promptly take the child to the hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.