A Grade 3 boy weighed over 100 pounds and almost had a liver failure! Remember the code for healthy postures: "85210"

The problem of obesity in children or adolescents cannot be ignored, as it may increase the risks of the three highs! A 14-year-old male student named Chen is in the third grade of junior high school. He is 168 cm tall and weighs 124.5 kg. His parents thought he was too fat and took him to the Child Obesity Prevention and Treatment Clinic of Tong Hospital for a checkup. After examination by Dr. Hu Shuwei of the Pediatric Gastroenterology Department, it was found that the child had symptoms of acanthosis nigricans on his neck. Blood draws and related examinations were arranged, and it was also found that the boy not only had the three highs, but also had moderate fatty liver.

Dr. Hu Shuwei from the Pediatric Gastroenterology Department of Tongji Hospital said that the number of overweight children and adolescents has been increasing year by year. In response to the demand, the hospital has opened a "Child Obesity Prevention and Treatment Clinic" in the hope of assisting parents with overweight children to help their children regain their health. (Photo provided by Tong General Hospital)

So we first started with diet and exercise education and asked the parents for help, but there was no improvement when we returned for a checkup one month later. The doctor suggested using medication instead, and after the parents agreed, they started using weight loss injections.

After three months of use, the boy's weight dropped from 124.5kg to 116kg, and his blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar levels showed significant improvements. The symptoms of acanthosis nigricans on the neck also improved, and the liver index dropped from 116U/L to 47U/L (normal value is 40 U/L). Triglycerides dropped from 170mg/dl to 70mg/dl (normal value is 25-150mg/dl), and uric acid dropped from 8.4mg/dl to 7.9mg/dl (normal value is 7.0mg/dl). Many abnormal values ​​dropped to or close to the standard values, which relieved the parents' tension a little.

The secret code for maintaining a healthy body posture is "85210". (Photo provided by Tong General Hospital)

The secret formula to maintain a healthy body position is "85210"

Dr. Hu Shuwei from the Pediatric Gastroenterology Department of Tongji Hospital said that the number of overweight children and adolescents has been increasing year by year. In response to the demand, the hospital has opened a "Child Obesity Prevention and Treatment Clinic" in the hope of assisting parents with overweight children to help their children regain their health. The Children's Hospital has also designed a set of code formulas for maintaining a healthy body position: "85210":

8: Sleep for 8 hours every day to grow taller healthily and not gain weight.

5: Eat 5 fruits and vegetables every day to facilitate bowel movements and keep in good spirits.

2: Watching screens (3C products such as mobile phones, computers or TVs) for less than 2 hours will naturally improve your eyesight.

1: Exercise for 30 minutes to 1 hour every day to grow taller and smarter happily.

0: Reduce the intake of sugary drinks and drink more boiled water, tooth decay and obesity will not come to me.

Dr. Hu Shuwei pointed out that many people have heard the Taiwanese proverb: "Being fat when young is not fat," but this statement is incorrect. If a child is still overweight in elementary school, parents should pay attention to their child's diet and exercise to avoid diseases. It is not the case that the more you eat, the better, but eating correctly will allow children to grow up healthily. Parents are urged to cultivate correct dietary concepts from an early age, reduce the intake of fried foods, foods high in sugar, snacks, etc., eat a balanced diet and get enough sleep. Parents are also encouraged and accompany their children in exercise, so that their children can grow up healthily and reduce the incidence of disease.