The content of the video is professionally consulted by Associate Professor, PhD, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hoàn from the Pediatrics Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Height is an important factor in appearance and has certain impacts on an individual's health. Some studies suggest that below-average height may be associated with a reduced likelihood of developing certain types of cancer. In children, both early and late puberty can affect their height.
The genetic makeup of both parents always plays the most crucial role in determining a child's height during puberty. However, it is not the only influencing factor—external elements such as living conditions and a healthy diet also contribute significantly. With proper training and persistence, these factors can positively impact a child's height and support a successful puberty phase.
When a child reaches puberty, parents can help them grow taller and healthier through simple yet effective methods, such as:
Balancing Nutrition
Although height is largely determined by genetics, ensuring a sufficient intake of nutrients is essential for proper growth and development during puberty. The first three years of life and the puberty stage are critical growth periods when physical development accelerates significantly. Parents may notice visible changes in their child's height within weeks or months. Children's diets should be rich in essential nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins, in balanced proportions. To support bone growth, calcium intake should primarily come from dietary sources rather than artificial supplements.
Engaging in Regular Physical Exercise
Physical activity during puberty can help maximize height potential. Some exercises that support a successful puberty and height increase include:
- Stretching exercises: Simple stretches can be incorporated into daily activities to enhance flexibility and bone elongation.
- Hanging exercises: A classic workout for height improvement. When a child hangs from a bar, gravity helps elongate the spine, contributing to increased height.
- Yoga: Yoga is not just for adults but is also beneficial for children, particularly during puberty. Many yoga poses promote body stretching and balance, making it a great choice for height growth.
- Jump rope: Jumping rope engages all muscle groups and requires quick, repetitive leg movements, which can help boost height.
- Swimming: A full-body workout that activates all muscle groups, swimming enhances overall physical development and encourages a natural stretching of the body.
- Running: Running strengthens leg bones and increases the production of growth hormones (GH), which stimulate height growth during puberty.
Conclusion
Most parents want their children to be tall and healthy, as these are signs of good overall well-being. Therefore, they strive to provide the best conditions for their child's growth. With the information provided above, parents can support their children's height development at home through scientific, effective, and reasonable methods.
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