Girls' growth and development

Nowadays, many young parents often care about their children's growth and development. Some people will find that other people's children have grown up very tall and their bodies are gradually developing, but their own children seem to have no changes. This is mainly due to the different absorption of each person's body, and due to genetics and various conditions, it is more likely that their height development is different from others.

Basic Overview

Growth refers to the growth and morphological changes of the body's organs and systems, which is a quantitative change; development refers to the differentiation, perfection and functional maturation of cells, tissues and organs, which is a change in quality. The two are closely related, and growth is the material basis of development. The state of development and maturity is reflected in changes in the amount of growth.

Human growth and development refers to the process of maturation from fertilized egg to adult. Growth and development are important characteristics that distinguish children from adults.

Growth refers to the growth of various organs and systems in a child's body, and corresponding measurements can be used to represent the changes in their quantity; development refers to the differentiation and functional maturation of cells, tissues, and organs. Growth and development are closely related. Growth is the material basis of development. Changes in the amount of growth can reflect the maturity of the body's organs and systems to a certain extent.

Cause information

Young parents often ask this question: "Our child is the same age as our neighbor's child, but he is not as tall or fat as theirs. Is he lacking some nutrition?"

Although children's growth and development follow certain rules, they are affected by many factors within a certain range and there are considerable individual differences. The so-called normal value is not absolute. It is necessary to consider the different influencing factors of each individual in order to more accurately judge whether it is normal or abnormal. At the same time, systematic and continuous observation is necessary to understand the true situation of children's growth and development.

What factors can affect children's growth and development? The first is genetic factors. The characteristics, potential, trends, and limits of children's growth and development are all influenced by the genetic factors of both parents. Generally speaking, children born to tall parents are taller than children of the same age born to short parents. In addition, a boy's height is mainly determined by his father's height, while a girl's height is mainly determined by her mother's height.

Nutrition is also one of the important factors affecting children's growth and development. Adequate and well-balanced nutrition is the material basis for children's growth and development. Malnutrition will first lead to the child's weight not increasing or even decreasing, which will eventually affect the growth of height and the functions of other body systems, such as immune function, endocrine function, and neural regulation function. And the younger the age, the greater the impact of nutrition.

The impact of disease on children's growth and development is also very obvious. Acute infection often causes weight loss or no weight gain, while chronic infection affects the growth of both weight and height. Endocrine diseases (such as hypothyroidism) have a more prominent impact on growth and development, often causing delayed bone growth and nervous system development. Congenital diseases (such as congenital idiocy) will have a significant impact on the physical and intellectual development of children.

In addition, a good living environment and sanitary conditions such as plenty of sunlight, fresh air, and clean water are beneficial to the growth and development of children, while the opposite will have adverse effects. Reasonable living system, care, education, exercise, etc. also play an important role in promoting children's physical growth and intellectual development. Family warmth, parental care and good role models, good school education and social education have a profound impact on the formation of children's personality and character, emotional stability and neuropsychiatric development.