Height of Children: A nutritious diet is required for the physical development of children. Due to lack of nutrition in the body, not only do children start many diseases but their length also stops. Since children do not grow in length after one age, they should be given a healthy diet including various fruits and vegetables since childhood.
According to research, children’s length depends on their diet. If children are fed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the beginning, then the growth of the body does not stop nor does the length stop. Focusing on the food of the children, he leads the game in jumping and studying and mental development is also done in the right way.
Every mother wants everything best for her child, so we have no doubt that you will take full care of your child’s health. But sometimes lack information, sometimes in front of the insistence of children, if you are compromising on nutrition then it can be very harmful to your child. Lack of nutrition can affect your child’s height.
A good height is not only a sign of health but also shows a good personality. In such a situation, it is worrying if your child’s height stops due to a lack of nutrition. If you think that by feeding the child you are ensuring his good height and strong bones, then you are wrong here. In fact, India and other nearby countries are among the youngest heights among teenagers.
A London study published in The Lancet compared the length of children under 19 years of age worldwide. A study of data from 65 million children found that food, as well as the environment, influence length. According to this report, as of 2019, the average length of teenage children in the United Kingdom was 5 feet 10 inches according to record data. The highest average length was from children from the Netherlands and Montenegro. The shortest length was from children in India and Bangladesh. The average height of children in India and other South Asian countries has decreased compared to 1985.
Reason for Low Height in Indian Children
The average length has decreased in Indian and other neighboring countries. There can be more than one reason for this.
Dirty air, polluted water, and unclean food is also a major cause of height reduction in children.
Nutrition is the most important reason. If the baby’s bones are strong, then the height also increases. Most parents depend on milk for calcium and protein. This is the reason why there is a lack of nutrition in children.
Lack of sports blocks the development of bones. If your child does not do enough physical exertion, the length may be shorter.
Know how to give proper nutrition to your child?
Paying attention to the child’s nutrition is always important.
There are different levels of physical activity according to each age. The biggest problem in today’s time is that children are not going out and playing. It is your responsibility to have your child go out and play. Do not give phones and laptops to children.
By the age of five, the basic development of the child is done, so you have to supply its calcium. Do not rely solely on milk for calcium. Yogurt, cheese, spinach, bananas, sardines, fish, and soybeans are the most important sources of calcium. Keep them included in your child’s diet from the beginning.
Keep children away from junk food. Feed more and more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Only calcium intake is not enough, because vitamin D is also necessary to absorb calcium. The most prominent source of vitamin D is sunshine. Apart from this, eggs also contain a lot of vitamin D.
Steps to Measure Your Children at Home
Let us tell you about the steps to take measurement of your children at your home itself. They are:-
Length: It can be a little difficult to measure the height of your baby because children are very moving. Strengthen the body of your children on a flat surface. You can use a table or bed for that. Using a tape, note its length from the top of the head to the soles of the feet.
Weight: You can bring a children’s weighing machine at home to measure the weight of the child.
Scope of head: Wrap a measuring tape around the widest part of your child’s head. It should pass over the eyebrows and ears.
When to consult a doctor?
Before you consult a doctor, you should know that some children who grow less initially, later grow on their own. This is the opposite of children who grow up at a young age. Moreover, if you want to know about the proper development of your children, don’t forget to measure their weight and length frequently. Also, compare it with the growth chart of children of his age. However, if you notice that your child has been on the same percentile for a long time, you can consult a pediatrician.
By:-
Prakhar Sharma
Founder, Upgrading India
