Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, in elementary school. In the past few weeks, I've noticed that the child seems to be getting fatter. Additionally, he can eat several bowls of food in one meal and doesn't like to exercise. How should childhood obesity caused by a meat-heavy diet be treated?Doctor's answer:
For children with obvious symptoms of obesity, parents should encourage them to engage in more exercise and avoid picky eating. Activities such as swimming or jogging can be arranged for aerobic exercise. In terms of diet, children should consume more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, etc. Fried foods and dried fruit should be prohibited, as these are high in empty calories and fat. Additionally, if children have a habit of lying down after eating, parents must help them correct this unhealthy behavior. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of obesity before starting targeted treatment.