How to increase the height of children

The problem of a child’s height is related to many factors such as nutrition, race, genes, nutrient absorption, exercise, etc. The most important issue is children’s nutrition. So how can we supplement children’s nutrition? What is the best thing to eat when supplementing nutrition? Every parent is eager to understand this issue. Here I will introduce to you what children can eat to grow taller and how to make the height-increasing effect more obvious.

(1) Provide adequate protein because protein is the best "building material" for children's growth and development. Adults need about 80 grams of protein per day, and children need relatively higher amounts. It is important not only to ensure the quantity of protein, but also to pay attention to the quality of protein. Animal foods such as fish, meat, eggs and milk contain a relatively complete range of essential amino acids for the human body and have high nutritional value, so their supply and needs should be guaranteed. The combination of plant proteins such as beans, peanuts, and vegetables with animal foods can further improve the nutritional value of protein, complement each other's strengths and weaknesses, and enhance the body's absorption of vitamins and minerals. It has been reported that lysine and nucleic acid are closely related to height. The above-mentioned foods are rich in lysine and nucleic acid and should be given to children frequently.

(2) Provide abundant calcium. Calcium is an important raw material for bones. Preschool children need 600 mg of calcium per day, primary school students need 800 mg, and middle school students need 1200 mg. If the food does not provide enough calcium, infants and young children will develop rickets and school-age children will not grow tall. Therefore, we should pay attention to providing calcium-rich foods in our diet, such as milk, beans and their products, sesame paste, kelp, dried shrimps, melon seeds and green leafy vegetables. Adding appropriate amounts of calcium and cod liver oil to infants and school-age children can help them grow taller. We should encourage children to spend more time outdoors and get more sun exposure, because the ultraviolet rays in the sun can convert dehydrocholesterol in the skin into vitamin D, which helps calcium absorption.

The above two nutrients are the key to helping children grow taller. Parents can pay more attention to supplementing their children. The developmental stage is the golden age for children to grow taller. Parents can provide their children with more nutrition during this period. However, the method of nutritional supplementation must be appropriate to avoid excessive nutritional supplementation causing obesity in children.