Patient's question:
Boy, just 5 years old. Recently for a few weeks, I've noticed that the child seems to be getting fatter, and also seems to eat particularly unrestrainedly. When I ask him to exercise, he doesn't want to. I'd like to ask: How should the diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity be handled.Doctor's answer:
Once a child develops obesity, parents should first try to improve the situation through exercise and diet. Plan activities like swimming and jogging within the child's tolerance. Eat more high-fiber vegetables such as cucumber and tomatoes. Avoid high-calorie foods like cookies, macadamia nuts, and small cakes. Parents should also address their child's reluctance to exercise and picky eating habits in daily life. If the condition is severe during the treatment for pediatric obesity, it is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for an examination to identify the cause of obesity and then provide targeted treatment.