How to lose weight in children with obesity?

Patient's question:

My child is currently in kindergarten. His height is similar to other children, but his weight is significantly above average. At first, we thought he was overeating, so we restricted his food intake, but he remained overweight. Later, we learned that he has pediatric obesity and need to know what to do.

Doctor's answer:

The baby is in the stage of growth and development. At the same time, appropriate dietary control and exercise should be adopted to lose weight. However, it should be a low-fat, low-carbohydrate, and high-protein diet to meet the basic nutritional and energy needs of the baby. It is essential to exercise your baby, but avoid strenuous exercise. At the same time, avoid eating too full, eating late-night snacks, and snacking can also build the child's confidence, help the baby stay healthy and lose weight.

📌 Related Posts