Patient's question:
My relative's child has been very fat since they were young, and their family doesn't control their diet. The child is only in kindergarten, but their weight is already over ninety pounds. Is this a bad interference with childhood obesity?Doctor's answer:
Obesity can cause certain physical and psychological effects on babies and may also be a contributing factor to many chronic diseases in adulthood. Therefore, prevention and control of childhood obesity are very important. Children with obesity often have a strong appetite but eat significantly less than average children and prefer starchy, sweet, and high-fat foods while disliking vegetables and other light foods. Obesity can lead to prolonged pressure and interfere with a child's psychological development. Heavy mental stress and psychological conflicts can make children lose confidence, become lonely, and feel inferior.