How can a short child grow taller?
Disease description:
My child has always been on the shorter side. We've been making sure he drinks milk and exercises regularly, but he hasn't grown much taller. I'd like to ask what can be done about a child's short stature?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
A child's height growth is influenced by factors such as genetics, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and overall health status. Below are some suggestions to help promote a child's height growth:
1. Balanced diet: Ensure the child receives balanced nutrition, including proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. Encourage consumption of foods rich in high-quality protein such as meat, eggs, dairy products, soybeans, and soy products, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits to meet the needs of growth and development.
2. Calcium supplementation: Calcium is an essential element for bone growth. Children can consume calcium-rich milk or other calcium-rich foods daily to promote longitudinal bone growth.
3. Regular作息 (作息 should be translated as作息 schedule/routine): Growth hormone secretion peaks during nighttime sleep, especially around 10 p.m. It is recommended that children go to bed around 9 p.m. to ensure more than 8 hours of high-quality sleep daily.
4. Maintain good posture: Good sitting, standing, and walking postures contribute to normal bone development and help prevent growth restrictions caused by poor posture.
