Patient's question:
My child is now 14 years old and is quite overweight. I've noticed that he has been growing very rapidly in the past two years. I'm concerned that this phenomenon is not normal, so I wanted to ask you, what could be the reason for a child being overweight and growing so fast in recent years?Doctor's answer:
If a child is gaining weight very quickly, it's important to pay attention. In terms of diet, it's necessary to control their intake and avoid excessive consumption of calories, especially meat. It's essential to eat less. If you find it hard to resist, give them only a small amount at lunchtime, and try to base their diet on light foods. Encourage more physical activity. Never be lazy—take them for a run, jump rope, play table tennis, badminton, and other activities whenever you have time.