How should children with obesity lose weight?

Patient's question:

Now unable to control a balanced diet. Age 7.5 years, weight has reached 37KG. Particularly likes high-calorie foods like fried foods, meat, and cold drinks; dislikes vegetables and does not enjoy exercise. Online search results indicate severe obesity, with no history of treatment.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it is recommended that you gradually reduce the intake of meat, eggs, and milk in your daily diet. Your diet should be light, and cooking methods should also be chosen to be more refreshing, such as boiling, stewing, steaming, and cold salads. It is important to encourage children to engage in active exercise every day, such as jogging, jumping rope, frog jumps, and swimming. This will accelerate the consumption of body fat. At the same time, according to the reduction in food intake, you can pay attention to supplementing water, which can enhance the effect of weight loss.

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