What foods can help promote height growth?
Disease description:
The child is in first grade but appears smaller compared to classmates. What should the child eat to grow taller?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Diet plays a certain role in promoting height growth. The following are some recommended foods:
1. Milk and dairy products: Milk is rich in high-quality protein and calcium, essential nutrients for bone development. Drinking about 300ml of milk daily can meet the body's basic calcium requirements.
2. Legumes and soy products: Such as soybeans, black beans, tofu, and soy milk, which are excellent sources of plant-based protein, suitable for vegetarians.
3. Leafy vegetables: Leafy vegetables such as spinach and carrots are rich in various vitamins, fiber, and calcium, contributing to physical development.
4. Nuts: Such as walnuts and pistachios, which are rich in calcium and other minerals beneficial to bone health.
5. Fruits: Citrus fruits, strawberries, and kiwifruit are rich in vitamin C, which helps in collagen synthesis and benefits bones and joints.
6. Meat and fish: Such as chicken, beef, pork, and deep-sea fish like salmon and cod, which contain high-quality protein and vitamin D, supporting physical development.
However, height growth is influenced by multiple factors, including genetics, environment, and nutrition; therefore, one cannot rely solely on diet to increase height. While improving nutrition, it is also important to ensure adequate sleep and appropriate exercise to more effectively promote height growth.
