Reasons why picky eaters may not grow tall
Disease description:
My son has always been very picky about food since childhood, refusing to eat many types of food, and he is relatively short. What could be the reason?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Picky eating in children leads to short stature mainly because of a small food intake or limited variety of foods, resulting in deficiencies of essential nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, and proteins. This impairs optimal and rapid bone formation. Moreover, picky eating also indicates weak digestive function (spleen and stomach deficiency) in children, which can reduce resistance and immunity, decrease growth hormone secretion, and ultimately result in impaired growth and shorter stature.
