A person's height changes throughout his life. The first year is marked by the fastest pace of its development. Typically, during this period of time, growth increases by 25 cm. It is curious that the main increase occurs in the first three months. It accounts for 40% of the total increase in growth occurring over 365 days. The baby's height is measured during the first year in a lying position, making sure to straighten his legs. You should know that until adolescence, boys and girls develop almost equally. At 12 months they gain about 6 cm.

If the baby is smaller in height compared to his peers, then many parents begin to worry: is their child developing correctly; what to do to make him grow up; Should I give him stimulating vitamins? So let's figure out together what a child's growth depends on and whether it is possible to somehow influence it.

If a child is lagging behind his peers in growth, parents begin to think about buying stimulating vitamins

What determines the growth of a baby?

All children have a natural growth range. It measures 15-20 cm. For example, it can be 165-185 cm. In order for a child’s height to reach the highest value in this range, a number of conditions must be taken into account:

Compliance with the work and rest regime. Children's sleep should last at least 8-10 hours.
The diet should be balanced, that is, it should contain proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. In addition, it is important to remember to add various vitamins and microelements to your diet. Don't overdo it with light carbohydrates. A large amount of them in food can lead to inhibition of the baby’s growth. Essential fats can be found in dairy products, vegetable oils, fatty fish, poultry, and nuts. The food consumed by the child should be natural and healthy without flavor enhancers, various dyes and preservatives.
Minimizing stressful situations. Often the reasons for a child’s slower growth are his internal experiences, difficulties in relationships with peers, conflicts with teachers or parents. If you detect at least one of the above problems in a child, you should contact a psychologist so that he can help you understand and cope with the situation. Parents must surround their child with care, attention and love.
Sports loads. Nowadays, children go outside less and less. Fun outdoor games with friends are now replacing tablets, computers and all kinds of gadgets. All this undoubtedly negatively affects the growth of children. In order for a child to grow faster, he must be in motion as often as possible. Running, jumping, various outdoor games - all this can have a beneficial effect on growth. It would also be useful to visit sports sections.
Vitamins. They also play a significant role in increasing growth. It is only important to choose them correctly, and this is not an easy task. It is better to contact a specialist with this question.

Adequate sports activities contribute to the growth and development of the child

Child health problems

The baby's growth can be affected by the presence of certain diseases. Among the most common are: diseases of the heart, intestines, lungs, as well as disorders in the endocrine system, various infections.

Many medical reference books indicate that 8 out of 100 short children have problems with the adrenal glands and thyroid gland. In addition, short stature may be the result of inadequate hormone production.

Establishing diagnosis

If you have any doubts about whether your child is developing correctly, the first thing you should do is talk to your pediatrician. Don't be afraid to ask him questions about what's bothering you. Do not forget that both the physical and psychological well-being of the baby can depend on a correct diagnosis. You can ask your pediatrician to refer your child to other doctors who specialize in this area for additional tests and detailed diagnostics. You can also learn about ways to stimulate your baby's growth.

It should be borne in mind that a timely diagnosis significantly increases the chances of recovery. The best result can be obtained if the treatment is carried out before the child reaches puberty, that is, up to 14 years for boys and 12 years for girls (see also:). After children reach puberty, the effectiveness of medications will decrease with each subsequent year. At the age of 18-21, you can no longer count on a positive result from drugs.

Treatment started before puberty is considered most effective

In some cases, children with short stature may need help from an endocrinologist. The doctor prescribes the child to undergo a course of hormone therapy. Medicines prescribed by a specialist can have a beneficial effect on the baby’s health, and as a result he will be able to gain 1-2 cm in height after 12 months. However, if the baby has a congenital pathology of the pituitary gland, then this treatment will not bring any results. With nanism (dwarfism), the height of girls is 130 cm, and that of boys is 140 cm.

What vitamins are needed for the growth and development of babies?

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is one of the most important vitamins required to promote baby growth. It synthesizes bones, helps strengthen them and increase their length. Products such as liver, butter, pumpkin, fish oil, apricots, carrots, and milk are rich in it (see also:). It should be remembered that you should not overuse vitamin A. Too much of it in the body is just as harmful as too little.

B vitamins

B1 provides good support for bone growth due to its beneficial effect on the digestive process. It also enriches all body tissues with essential substances. It can be found in buckwheat, kidneys, and honey.

Vitamin B1 promotes the growth of skeletal bones and improves digestion

B2 improves metabolism and helps skeletal growth. Nuts, mushrooms, milk, tomatoes, yeast - this is just a small list of products from which this beneficial vitamin can be extracted. B6 ensures bones grow properly and can be found in the following foods: potatoes, corn, molasses, garlic, bananas, meat and seafood. B11 accelerates height gain and strengthens bones. In most cases, it is prescribed to children who eat little, as it improves appetite. This vitamin is found in cheese, dairy and meat products, as well as avocados.

Other vitamins

Vitamin C, although it itself does not take part in bone growth, thanks to it, vitamins such as A, D, E are well absorbed in the intestines. After they are completely absorbed, it transfers these vitamins to the body’s tissues, while protecting them from destruction by free radicals. Large amounts are found in kiwi, sea buckthorn, bell pepper, lemon, and apples.

Vitamin D helps children cope with rickets, strengthens bones, improves the condition of teeth, and also thanks to it phosphorus and calcium are more easily absorbed in the body.

The following foods are rich in vitamin D: eggs, liver, fish, kidneys, milk and potatoes. Also, to get this vitamin, you need to walk with your children in sunny and warm weather.

Vitamin K has a direct effect on bone growth by reducing blood clotting. This, in turn, leads to the fact that nutrients are better absorbed by the body. There is a lot of vitamin in walnuts, cabbage, butter, spinach and cheese.

Vitamin K is essential for better absorption of nutrients

A lack of iodine in the body can undoubtedly greatly affect the growth rate of the baby. This is explained by the fact that it is part of the thyroid hormones. The mineral can be found in seafood, peas, eggs, beef, seaweed and spinach.

Calcium is the mineral that has the most significant effect on bone growth. Its disadvantage is that it cannot be absorbed in the body without the help of vitamin D. Greens, cheese, beans, dairy products, rose hips, and nuts contain the optimal amount of this vitamin.

Growth activators by age

There are certain standards for the consumption of certain vitamin complexes. Not all parents can correctly calculate a medication plan. It should be borne in mind that the dosage of vitamins and minerals on the preparations may be indicated in both international units (IU) and milligrams (mg). There is no single way to convert one unit to another. This is due to the fact that in the first case the mass of the substance is indicated, and in the second - the quantity. For this reason, the dosage should be checked with your doctor. When choosing vitamin-mineral complexes, the following points should be considered:

Up to 1 year. During this period of life, the baby receives all the necessary vitamins from mother's milk. The longer a baby is breastfed, the faster he will grow. If the mother’s milk does not come or quickly disappears, then the question is raised about what formula to give the baby. This issue should be approached very responsibly, because it is during this period of time that the most important potential for subsequent development is laid. After a year, you can start giving your baby various vitamins in the form of sweet syrups.

The longer a child feeds on breast milk, the more nutrients will enter his body.

4-5 years. At this time, increased growth of bone and muscle mass begins to occur. However, in order for the bones to have a satisfactory length and correct shape, taking vitamins alone will not be enough. In addition to them, the child’s diet should contain minerals such as phosphorus and potassium. Due to a deficiency of building substances necessary for the body, curvature of the upper and lower limbs may occur. Body proportions may also be disrupted. All this can ultimately lead to short stature.
Puberty. When children reach 13-14 years of age, their need for minerals and vitamins becomes the same as for adults. A lack of nutrients can lead to consequences such as thin bones, problems with the development of brain structures, as well as muscle dystrophy.

Dosage by age

It is important to know how many vitamins and minerals a person needs during the day. Especially young parents should memorize all dosages like a multiplication table or at least hang the “numbers” before their eyes. So, let's look at the daily dosages for children by age:

The amount of vitamin D a person needs during the day does not change throughout life. It is usually 400 IU or 10 mcg for both children and adults.

Vitamins that both children and adults can enjoy

Vitamin complexes from birth to 1 year - pediatricians are afraid to prescribe multivitamins to children at such a young age. This is because they can put more strain on the kidneys. However, some children need to take such vitamin complexes. So, they can be prescribed to children who are gaining weight and height too slowly. The main vitamin that is needed at this time is vitamin D. Sometimes children are prescribed to drink it to prevent rickets. Children in infancy can be given the following vitamin complexes:

"Biovital gel for children";
"Multitabs baby" in drops.

Vitamin complexes prescribed to children from 1 to 3 years old vary. So, some contain vitamins and minerals: “Multitabs”, while others contain only vitamins: “Sana-Sol”, “Pikovit”. Pediatricians still cannot decide which vitamin complexes are best. In their opinion, complexes containing vitamins and minerals in one tablet can harm the child, so they usually advise taking drugs that contain only vitamins. However, there is still one vitamin-mineral complex that most doctors could like. It's called "Our Baby Alphabet." It contains vitamins and minerals divided into tablets of different colors. This is done so that the baby can drink them at different times of the day.

Biovital gel with lecithin - a tasty and healthy vitamin complex for babies

Simple and complex vitamins

The most essential vitamins for the growth of children from 3 to 7 years old are vitamin D and calcium. This is due to the fact that during this period bones begin to actively grow, and teeth change. There are simple children's vitamin complexes, that is, containing only vitamin D and calcium. These include:

"Vitamishki Calcium Plus"
"Complivit Calcium D3"
"Nycomed Calcium D3".

In addition, there are complex vitamin complexes, which contain a large number of vitamins and minerals. For example, these could be the following multivitamins:

"Multitabs Baby Calcium Plus"
"Pikovit Yunik 3+"
"Pikovit 5+"
"Alphabet Kindergarten"
"Vitrum Baby"
"Vitrum Kids"
"Vitrum Calcium D 3",
"Elkar", (more details in the article:)
"Revital Calcium D 3",
"Calcium D 3 Actavis."

The amount of certain vitamins and minerals in them depends on the age of the child. How to take vitamins correctly:

It is necessary to drink vitamin-mineral complexes only with plain water, but not with tea, juice or cocoa;
They should be taken only after meals.

When not to take vitamins:

if you are allergic to one or another component of the medicinal product;
You can’t take them together with antibiotics.

If a child is allergic to at least one of the components, it is better to stop taking vitamins

Before you start giving your child a new vitamin and mineral complex, you need to consult with his doctor. Also, before using the drug, you need to study the instructions, find out about possible contraindications and find out what can happen in case of an overdose.

Vitamins should be taken by a child during his active growth and development. It is better if the baby begins to receive vitamins not from medications, but from food. If parents know about the benefits that a particular vitamin can bring and in what quantity, the problem with growth in most cases becomes quickly solvable.

Greetings to all readers of the Mom-at-Home-365 blog! Which parent doesn't want their children to grow up quickly? And this concerns not only human qualities and responsibility. How can parents themselves influence their child’s growth? If genetics have nothing to do with it, and the parents are of normal height, then you should expect the same from the child. In addition to heredity, normal growth is influenced by the psychological atmosphere in which the child is located, nutrition, physical activity and even daily routine.

Children who spend a lot of time outdoors and move a lot grow better. Therefore, playing sports for growth and overall physical development is only welcome. If a child participates in a section where there are a lot of jumps (basketball, volleyball), he will grow much larger. Jumping helps with this.

Factors that contribute to increased height

It is known that physical exercises are useful at any age, they are responsible for the harmonious development of the body, maintaining good health, and they are also indispensable for shaping the growth of children. In order for a child to grow and develop, proper nutrition is necessary. However, it is necessary always and everywhere. It is better to eat a diet rich in natural, minimally processed foods. For example, baked potatoes are much healthier than chips and fries.

In modern Russia, the average height for a man is 175-177 centimeters. If a teenager is not as tall as his peers, then there may be various problems with. During adolescence there can be a strong growth spurt and this usually coincides with puberty. But it is impossible to predict exactly when this will happen.

Complete nutrition to increase height

Proper, nutritious nutrition can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Proper nutrition means the presence of meat and fish, fruits and vegetables, eggs and dairy products in a child’s diet. Doctors say that for a child to grow fully, he needs sufficient amounts of vitamin D, as well as zinc. There is constant debate about calcium.

The lack of movement in modern children's society with their sitting in front of lessons and computers also leads to some growth retardation.

Squirrels

Lack of protein may be a major cause of “malnutrition.” The best quality proteins are found in milk and eggs, poultry and beef. The amount of protein should be approximately 5 grams per kilogram of the child’s weight. If you are not intolerant to milk, you can add milk powder to your dishes when cooking.

Protein-rich foods provide the body with amino acids, which are used in the construction of new muscle tissue and strengthening of ligaments. Although the human body synthesizes certain amino acids, but only some, we must obtain the rest from food. The following foods are rich in proteins: beef, poultry, fish, eggs and all dairy products. Include a sufficient amount of lean veal in your child's diet.

Calcium and vitamin D

Calcium is necessary for the formation of strong bones, nails and teeth. The entire bone and muscle system is responsible for good posture and health of the entire body. Vitamin D is involved in the absorption of calcium. Calcium is especially important during human growth and aging, when bones become brittle and there is a risk of osteoporosis. Dairy products are rich in calcium: cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt. If you are intolerant to milk and anything made from it, then you can take calcium supplements, but you should consult your doctor before. Vitamin D is found in vegetable oils, nuts and, of course, fish oil.

Quality carbohydrates

Harmful carbohydrates, which are so loved by children and especially often consumed by teenagers, do nothing except satisfy a strong feeling of hunger. They do not provide enough energy for life and the construction of new cells. The carbohydrates contained in cereals and low-grade flour are much more valuable for a growing organism.

Fats

In order to increase the growth of children, a sufficient amount of calories is needed. The best fat that contains omega-3 is found in fatty fish, fish oil, and caviar. If it is not possible to buy black and red caviar, it is quite possible to find a replacement in the form of pike, pollock, etc. caviar. Nowadays, finding them in fish departments is not a problem.

Fresh fruits and vegetables

They are also very beneficial for a child's height growth. These foods are low in sugar and fat and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The latter fight the formation of free radicals that negatively affect the body's cells. The diet should contain as many vegetables and fruits of various colors as possible.

List of products for good height increase

Milk. If a person can have it, if not, then there is no better source of protein than natural milk. In adolescence, you can consume 2-3 glasses, taking into account its content in various dishes - cereals, pies, ice cream, etc.
Chicken meat promotes the growth of muscle and bone tissue.
Beef and its liver also contain, among other things, a lot of iron, which is also necessary for growth.
Eggs are not only protein, but also vitamin D, which is abundant in the yolk.
Oatmeal is a wonderful source of fiber, protein and iron.
Yogurt and cottage cheese are a source of calcium necessary for building muscle mass and bones.
Fish and caviar are excellent sources of vitamins A and D, as well as phosphorus and calcium.
Nuts are a storehouse of zinc, magnesium and easily digestible plant protein.
Pure water improves digestion and removes waste substances.
Avocado contains magnesium and plant protein needed for growth.
Cabbage is a mass of vitamins, nutrients and calcium, which is required for the construction of tissues.

These are the products that will help answer the question “how to grow?” and form correctly for the child’s body. However, all of them can also be extremely useful for people of any age. A proper diet, a minimum of sugars, fats and salt, regular physical activity - all this has a beneficial effect on the health, beauty and good mood of every person.

Correct posture. Promotes straightening of the spine and, as a result, adds several centimeters.
Sports, especially those involving jumping.
Get enough sleep. Growth hormone is produced during sleep. It is better to avoid lack of sleep, especially regular sleep.
Giving up bad habits so that the body’s energy goes towards growth rather than eliminating harmful substances.
Walking and sunlight are enough as an excellent source of vitamin D. Its deficiency always leads to deterioration of posture and, as a result, a decrease in height.
Optimal weight. Excessive thinness is just as harmful as being overweight. All this affects the formation of the skeleton.

Being short is not forever.

How to increase a child's height

Many parents, especially if they themselves are not too happy with their own growth, are concerned with the questions: how tall will our child be and is it possible to influence the future growth of their son or daughter in childhood? Today, the average height for a man is considered to be: 175-177 cm, for a woman: 163-166 cm. And if short women are quite calm about their peculiarities, then men are often very worried about their short stature, and sometimes things get serious complexes and broken destinies.

How a child grows

A baby born at term, on average, has a height of 49-52 cm, and grows very rapidly in the first year of life. One-year-old toddlers have a height of about 74 cm. In the second year of life, the growth rate slows down, two-year-olds grow by 8-10 cm per year, three-year-old children gain height per year, usually no more than 10 cm. Another growth spurt will occur in adolescence, during puberty. Modern people grow up to about 20 years of age.

After the baby is born, the pediatrician monitors growth and weight gain monthly. After a year, these indicators are measured less frequently, but the doctor observing the child monitors the parameters of his development. For each age there is an average “corridor” for height and weight.

If some indicators go beyond the corridor, and this trend is stable, this may become a cause for concern and the doctor in this case suggests that the parents examine the baby.

Reasons why a child may be stunted.

If a trend of stunted growth is noticed, there may be several reasons.

1. The presence or development of chronic diseases in the child, such as heart disease, asthma, chronic liver or kidney diseases, pathologies of the skeletal system.

2. Stunted growth may be a consequence of a lack of growth hormone - somatotropin. This pathology does not appear immediately; such babies are born with the usual height for babies, but by the age of two, a lag of 5-7 cm from normal indicators becomes noticeable. If in the future the baby lags further and further behind his peers in growth, it’s time to sound the alarm. The examination and treatment is carried out by an endocrinologist; if necessary, the child can be prescribed individual hormonal therapy.

3. Poor nutrition - if a child eats exclusively chips and sweets, then he may well have problems with growth.

4. Psychological trauma can reduce the rate of growth of a child, and in especially serious cases, even stop it for some time.

5. Heredity - the genetic factor has a decisive influence on the pace at which a child grows and what height he will eventually reach. It is believed that the height of the parents plays a decisive role here, but other relatives cannot be discounted. There are a number of formulas by which parents can calculate the future height of their child, for example: (dad's height + mother's height + 12.5)/2 ±8 cm - for boys, and (dad's height + mother's height - 12.5)/2 ±8 cm – for girls. The spread of values is quite large. Indeed, it is almost impossible to predict exactly how a child will grow up if the mother is 160 cm tall and the father is 190 cm tall.

What to do if the child is healthy, but parents are afraid for the growth of their son or daughter because of their own short stature, or a large difference in height? There are some things you can do to help your child grow taller.

How to help your child grow taller

If we exclude such radical approaches as surgery or hormonal therapy, then the following methods can be adopted to increase the child’s growth:

1. Complete, balanced nutrition appropriate to the age and needs of the child.

Of course, proper nutrition alone will not significantly increase growth. But if it is improperly organized and unbalanced, it may well have a negative impact on the body, and in this case the child will not achieve the growth parameters that he would have achieved if he had eaten properly. Long-term observations confirm this fact. Thus, children from North Korea, who are constantly malnourished, are several centimeters shorter than their peers from South Korea, where there are no problems with malnutrition. Proper nutrition means the presence in a child’s diet of vegetables and fruits, eggs, dairy products, cereals, fish and, of course, meat. It has been proven that protein foods promote the formation of growth hormone. Experts note that vitamin D and a microelement such as zinc are very important for growth. But the connection between growth and increased consumption of foods containing calcium has not been established by experts.

2. Physical exercises, playing some sports.

Lack of physical activity (physical inactivity) is characteristic of many modern teenagers, and the computer and television greatly contribute to this. Lack of physical activity leads to a variety of problems, including stunted growth. So the child must move a lot. In the literature you can find various sets of physical exercises that supposedly promote growth. These complexes are based on hanging on a horizontal bar, including hanging with weights, various stretches and jumping exercises. Alas, there is no scientific evidence of the high effectiveness of this type of training. This does not mean that you should give up sports and physical exercise, the general health benefits of which are obvious. Moreover, playing sports will help you develop correct posture - it is both aesthetically beautiful and may well add a couple of centimeters to your height. But you shouldn't count on a miracle. Moreover, you need to be careful with all kinds of stretches; it is important not to overdo it and not damage the spine. It is also worth remembering that a person grows as long as the body has resources in the form of cartilaginous layers between the bones (the so-called “growth zones”) and all the stories that a person has grown after 25 years are, from a scientific point of view, no more than a myth.

3. Full sleep.

But there is scientific evidence that children grow up in their sleep. Studies have shown that growth hormone is formed and released during sleep. So getting enough sleep is very important for a child’s body. Although it is not easy to convince teenagers of this.

How to Look Taller with Clothes

Clothes can make a short teenager visually appear even shorter, or they can add several centimeters. What clothing rules should you follow to appear a little taller and slimmer?

Baby clothes anything purchased through online stores must be of high quality and branded, so that all size tables indicated on the website correspond to reality. For example, the online children's goods store BabaNina, which provides a wide selection of children's goods from global manufacturers in the USA and Europe.

It is worth abandoning large details in the decoration. Large ruffles or buttons, large patch pockets visually steal the height.

Clothing “a la hoodie” also visually makes a person shorter. So it’s better to choose fitted or semi-fitted silhouettes – they visually elongate the figure.

A person appears taller and his legs are longer if his shoes match the color of his clothes. It is worth explaining to the girl that she will appear slimmer and taller if the color of her shoes and tights are matched. The same applies to young men: visually he will be taller if the shoes are matched to the trousers.

Vertical prints (images printed in different ways on fabric) visually elongate the figure, but horizontal stripes make a person squat and visually add pounds. Large and very bright prints are not the best choice for short people. Preference should be given to designs that are not too large and not contrasting.

The correct length is very important. Short jackets and jackets are not suitable for short boys. They make the figure look tighter and shorter. It is better to opt for elongated models.

Short girls should avoid low-waisted clothes; in such things they will look squat and disproportionate. But models with a high waistline visually elongate the figure and the legs appear longer.

A heel can also add height. There is no need for a heel that is too high: it is harmful to the health of young ladies, and it also disturbs their gait, but a medium-height, comfortable and stable heel is what is needed. Now there are even sports shoes on a small platform.

Perhaps the most important thing in questions child growth- This is advice to parents: do not focus on this and do not form unnecessary complexes in your son or daughter. For the well-being and happiness of your child, it is important to teach him to accept and love himself, to make the most of what nature has given him. Well, proper nutrition, good posture and the ability to dress correctly will actually and visually add several centimeters to your height.

Some babies are tall, while others remain the smallest for a long time. Short stature makes parents worry and causes discomfort to the child himself. This problem is especially acute in adolescence, when appearance becomes the most important thing. Are there any for children? Is it possible to change this figure upward? If yes, then how to increase the child's height? You will find the answers in the article.

Children's height

Most noticeably, in just 12 months they gain about 25 centimeters. After that, the growth rate noticeably decreases every year. This is normal, and all mothers know this. By two years the growth is approximately 10 centimeters, by three - approximately 7, and by four - only about 5.

Caring parents periodically measure their heirs with a measuring tape or special rulers. It is better to do this on the same day every year (for example, on the morning of June 20). This way the data will be more revealing. But how do you know if a child is tall or too short? In such cases, pediatricians and children's doctors use central tables. They record such indicators as height, weight, age. The table may be common or different for girls and boys.

Growth indicators up to 11 years

If you want to find out if your children meet the age standard, use a special formula.

Child's height (cm) = 5 x H + 75 (cm).

Here B is age, the number of full years.

5 - average annual increase for children's height.

75 is the average body length that babies reach by the age of one year.

It is worth considering that this formula is only true for children of primary school age (up to 11 years old inclusive). For older children, the calculations will no longer be correct. Also, in addition to the formula, you can focus on the plate.

For girls				For boys

0 months				0 months
6 months				6 months

Growth norms from 12 years

If you want to know the parameters of a teenager over 12 years old (height, weight, age), the table will tell you what they should be normally.

For girls				For boys

From the sign you can see that the schoolchildren are stretched out one by one. Girls begin to grow rapidly at 11-12 years of age. After this, the growth zones close and the bones increase quite a bit. But the boys begin to reach up. Peak growth occurs at the age of 13-14 years. Over the course of a year, young men can grow 10-15 centimeters taller, and some by as much as 20-25 centimeters.

Genes

To find out the approximate one, just look at mom and dad. Basically, it is heredity that determines how tall children will be. If the parents are very short, then you should not expect the child to stretch out like a basketball player. Although there are exceptions to the rules.

There are also formulas that can be used to determine the genetically predetermined height of children. For girls and boys, the calculations will be slightly different. Before you find out how tall a child will be, it is worth considering that the error is quite large. It can range from 5 to 10 centimeters.

Boys = (father's height (cm) + mother's height (cm))/2 + 6.5 (cm).

Girls = (father's height (cm) + mother's height (cm))/2 - 6.5 (cm).

However, calculations may differ greatly from the actual size of the child. This is due to a number of factors. They are the ones who change the genetic program and frighten parents, forcing them to run to doctors in search of an answer to the question: “How to increase a child’s height”?

Health status

Growth is greatly affected by health problems. This is especially true for chronic diseases of the blood vessels, heart, respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract. Systematic intake of medications that contain glucocorticosteroid hormones also affects this. An example is a drug used to relieve asthma attacks.

Often those babies who had small body length and weight at birth grow poorly. Even with proper care, such children are unlikely to be the tallest in the class. Doctors may also diagnose constitutional growth retardation. This is not a pathology, but rather a developmental feature. In a child with this diagnosis, everything happens later: growth and puberty. That is, no treatment is required here, and the norms are no longer appropriate here.

Visit to an endocrinologist

Somatotropic hormone (or growth hormone) is responsible for growth. Also important are substances such as insulin, the thyroid gland and androgens, progestogens, and estrogens. Deficiency or excess of at least one hormone leads to growth retardation. Without appropriate treatment, a child will never grow tall.

With endocrine disruption, boys grow up to 140 centimeters, and girls - up to 130. But, fortunately, such a delay is very rare. To dispel all doubts, it is better to play it safe and contact an endocrinologist. If the diagnosis is confirmed, GH injections will be prescribed. They will increase the baby's chances of being of average or even tall height.

It is worth considering that with endocrine disease there is a pattern. If the first child is small, then the second will be born without a hormonal problem.

Proper nutrition

If your child is short, pay attention to what he eats. With chronic malnutrition over several generations, the height of children born will gradually decrease. It is also important to consider the quality of food consumed. It must contain all the necessary substances for good growth:

Dairy products. They are an excellent source of calcium and form the basis of bones.
Protein. If there is not enough of it, the child will not only be stunted in growth, but will also become dystrophic. Protein foods include eggs, meat, fish, cheese and cottage cheese.
Vegetables and fruits. These are suppliers of all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, they should be varied and in large quantities in the diet.
Vitamins. The most useful for growth are A, E, C and D. They can be purchased in liquid form at the pharmacy, but you need to know the dosage. Some foods are also rich in these vitamins. These are sour cream, butter, liver, oysters, parsley, fish oil and much more. Parents do not always know what vitamins for the child’s growth are present in a particular food. The situation is even worse when children refuse to eat healthy foods. The solution will be ready-made vitamin complexes in the form of dragees, which contain all the necessary substances.
Sugar. But it is not useful for growth at all and even slows it down. Therefore, you need to limit your consumption of all kinds of sweets.

Healthy sleep

If the growth standards for children and the size of your child do not correspond, pay attention to the rest of your child. Until the age of 12-14 years, the body requires at least 10 hours of sleep. Teenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep. In this case, the body should be in a state of sleep at night, and not during daylight hours. A day's rest can only be an addition. You need to try to convey this to your children if they want to become tall.

Most of the growth hormone is produced during deep sleep between 10 and 12 pm. Therefore, it is better to go to bed to rest at 9 o’clock, so that within an hour you will be fast asleep. But, unfortunately, many schoolchildren neglect this simple truth and remain small. Therefore, if you are thinking about how to increase the height of a 9-11 year old child, first normalize his sleep.

Playing sports

There are several sports that help you grow. These are badminton, basketball, volleyball, swimming and long and high jump. But weightlifting and wrestling, on the contrary, slow down growth. When choosing a sport, you should take into account the child’s preferences. If he doesn’t like the loads and forces him to overexert himself, then they won’t do any good.

An alternative to sports can be physical exercises that stimulate the growth zone. These include all kinds of stretches and jumps. You just need to do them regularly to see results. Sets of exercises stop the ossification of cartilage layers and give several years to gain the necessary centimeters.

Do you still doubt whether it is possible to increase your child's height through sports? See for yourself, and the results will not keep you waiting.

Family atmosphere

Experts often make a diagnosis of “psycho-emotional short stature.” Its cause is not a hormone deficiency, but a bad atmosphere in the family. Unfortunately, many parents do not take this fact into account. They take into account what height and weight should be, and the child is forced to lead a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, they constantly shout at him and do not understand why he is still small. You need to look at your family objectively from the outside. It may be worth reconsidering your communication methods.

Most often, psycho-emotional stunting occurs in dysfunctional families, where children are not cared for at all. Every child needs regular nutrition, broadening his horizons and receiving positive emotions from his father and mother. As soon as the situation in the house improves and the factors that irritate the psyche are eliminated, growth will noticeably accelerate.

How to visually increase a child's height

When a teenager is ashamed of his own height, there are so many tricks you can resort to. Visual magnification can be very helpful:

Heels. Girls can be encouraged to wear stiletto heels and platform shoes. In this regard, women are luckier. Boys can only gain 2-4 centimeters in height by wearing boots with small heels. By the way, it is considered orthopedic and is recommended for everyone without exception.
Insoles. Not everyone likes heels, and there is an orthopedic solution for such cases. Thanks to a special design, the insole raises the heel by several centimeters. This is an excellent replacement for a small heel. But there is one drawback - you will have to buy shoes a couple sizes larger.

The right clothes. Women have known tricks to increase their height since ancient times. You can also introduce the child to them so that he feels comfortable. Tight clothes with vertical stripes visually increase your height. But because of the horizontal lines and large geometric patterns, on the contrary, you seem even smaller.

Growth patterns

Perhaps, only visual methods are suitable for drawing out your personality throughout your life. In other cases, you need to understand that you cannot increase your growth indefinitely. Otherwise everyone on the planet would be giants. Men on average grow to 18-22 years of age. And women are only up to 15-19 years old. In men, sometimes there is a slight increase (up to 2 centimeters) after 25 years. But most often this occurs in those whose puberty has been delayed.

Now you know the growth standards for children and how to approach them. But you shouldn’t feel complex because of your appearance. As soon as you stop being a teenager, you realize that behavior and internal qualities are more valued.

Hello, dear readers! In this short article, but no less important and valuable, I want to tell you about what vegetables for human growth especially useful.

Vegetables are an important part. They saturate the body with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and many other beneficial substances. From this article you will learn about the 10 healthiest vegetables that you should include in your diet.

When compiling this list, the first thing I looked at was the mineral and amino acid composition. Next, the presence of such important vitamins for growth as A, C, group B and then everything else. I would like to remind you that the benefits and composition of certain vegetables largely depend on the soil in which they grew. If you can find products from this list that grew in rich soils, the effect will be many times stronger. Let's begin!

10. Rhubarb.

Some people consider rhubarb a fruit because of its sweet taste. It is actually a vegetable that can be eaten raw as a main dish and dessert. Rhubarb has a powerful root system, so it can absorb and accumulate various useful elements from deep layers of soil.

9. Celery.

Celery is an excellent sodium and magnesium food. These minerals have a great influence on calcium absorption. Fresh celery can be added to salads, or you can drink it in the form of juice half and half with carrots.

8. Spinach.

A very healthy green vegetable. Originally from Asian countries. This plant is rich in iodine, calcium, iron, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which contribute to the proper development of the body. Can be consumed by adding to cocktails or salads. It is good to combine spinach with carrot juice.

7. Turnip

This wonderful vegetable was very popular in Rus'. Dishes made from steamed turnips are still known and it is recommended to consume them in steamed form. Both the root vegetables themselves and the fresh leaves, which contain a lot of calcium, are beneficial.

6. Broccoli.

Many scientists consider broccoli and all types of cabbage to be the healthiest vegetables in the world. They contain all the same beneficial substances that are found in other vegetables, but in a more concentrated form.

5. Lettuce

A very popular leaf vegetable in the West. Contains a lot of easily digestible calcium and magnesium, which will contribute to the development of human bones during the period of active growth. Can be consumed separately, but better together with carrot juice, like spinach and celery.

4. Beets.

This is the best source of such a microelement as iron, which is beneficial for human growth. Beets contain iron in a form that is optimal for absorption. Beetroot juice can be diluted one to two with carrot juice (let this mixture sit for 15–30 minutes before drinking), and you can also use beets in salads.

3. Pak choi

The third place is occupied by Chinese cabbage pak choi. It is considered the champion of all types of cabbage in terms of vitamin A content. Like all the vegetables listed here, this cabbage contains essential vitamins and minerals that help a person grow.

2. Potatoes

In second place on the list of vegetables useful for growth will be potatoes. Although I thought for a long time about what place to put it in - first or second. Potatoes contain all essential and essential amino acids. Thus, in its amino acid composition it is almost equal to animal proteins. Directions for use: in the form of freshly squeezed juices.

1. Carrot

Tops the list vegetables for human growth, of course, carrots. There are not many vegetables that contain more vitamin A than carrots. Carrot juices and carrot salads should become the basis for everyone who wants to grow up.

That's all for today. Now you know which vegetables contribute to human growth. Use them in your diet, engage in exercises and natural techniques for increasing height, and adding a few centimeters of height will be a very real task for you. Good luck!

Best regards, Vadim Dmitriev

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