Patient's question:
The child was only 7 pounds at birth, and their diet has been normal later on. Their appetite is not very large, but their weight has been continuously increasing. Now they have reached a state of obesity, weighing 120 pounds. After a thorough examination at the hospital, no significant abnormalities were found in the indicators. They are very anxious. What should be done about childhood obesity?Doctor's answer:
Baby obesity may be related to intergenerational inheritance, lack of exercise, or excessive diet, or a preference for fatty meat. It is caused by overly abundant nutrition. Therefore, at this age, it is crucial to provide the baby with appropriate exercise while ensuring a balanced diet. Control the staple food moderately but eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid malnutrition in the baby. Excessively controlling staple food may also lead to binge eating in the baby, which is not very effective. The key is that a combination of diet and activity is a better method for controlling diet.