Baby grows day by day, and parents not only hope that their baby is healthy, but also hope that their child can grow taller. Do you know the two golden periods for a child's height growth? What foods can help a baby grow taller?
【The Two Golden Periods for a Child's Height Growth】
To help a child grow taller through scientific methods, it is necessary to understand the normal growth pattern of a child. During the process of a child's growth, there are two golden periods of rapid height growth.
1. Infancy
In the first three years after birth, a baby grows rapidly, which is the period of the fastest growth in their lifetime. In the first year after birth, the growth can reach 25 cm, in the second year, it can grow 10-12 cm, and in the third year, it can still grow around 8 cm. So, in these three years, the height can increase by 45 cm.
2. Puberty
Puberty, from sexual development to maturity, lasts for 4-5 years.
Girls usually start around 9-10 years old, and boys usually start around 10-11 years old. The annual growth rate can reach 7-8 cm, and for some individuals, it can reach 10-12 cm. The situation varies from person to person.
【What Foods Can Help a Baby Grow Taller】
Nutrition experts believe that a child's growth and development (including height growth) cannot be separated from four major nutrients: protein, minerals, fatty acids, and vitamins.
1. Protein is the foundation of life, and various organs and tissues are composed of proteins. Therefore, it is very important to choose high-protein foods. Lean meat, fish, milk, soybeans, and eggs all contain rich protein.
2. Minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are the basic elements of bone structure. 99% of the minerals in the bones are composed of these three minerals, so adequate and appropriate mineral supplementation is very important for the elongation of the bones. Milk and fish are both rich in calcium.
In addition, important trace elements such as iron and zinc play a vital role. They can regulate the growth and development speed of children from many aspects of life activities. Animal organs, fish, nuts, and other foods are rich in these trace elements.
3. Adequate intake of fatty acids is necessary for the development of a child's height. Unless the child's weight has reached obesity, parents should not strictly limit the child's consumption of fatty foods. Parents should choose natural foods with high essential fatty acids, such as fish and eggs, in a scientific way.
4. Vitamins play an essential role in a child's growth and development. The so-called "elements that maintain life" is the reason for this. Among them, vitamins A, B, and C are particularly important for a child's height growth. Citrus fruits, carrots, spinach, and other foods are all rich in vitamins.
In fact, there is no perfect food in the world that can "make you taller," but there are many foods that can help with growth. These foods are present in our daily diet, such as fish, lean meat, eggs, milk, soy products, animal organs, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. These are all beneficial for a child's height growth and brain development.
