Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. This year, I noticed that my child is getting fatter and eating more food than average children. He likes to lie down after meals. How should pediatric obesity caused by a preference for meat be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should start by monitoring their exercise and diet. Parents need to supervise the child to engage in aerobic exercises like jogging and swimming. Additionally, children should be encouraged to eat more high-fiber foods such as spinach, carrots, etc. Avoid giving them fried chicken, cakes, or other high-fat foods. It's also essential to break the habit of disliking exercise, as this can easily lead to fat accumulation. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity before starting targeted treatment.