6 reasons why children are slow to grow in height that parents should know.
(Baonghean.vn) - A child's height can be determined by genetics or external factors such as nutrition and exercise, but some children are stunted and unable to grow due to parental mistakes. So what are the causes of stunted growth in children?
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| Phosphorus, a common ingredient in carbonated drinks, can increase calcium excretion from the body, potentially hindering a child's height growth. Additionally, carbonated drinks contain high levels of sugar and CO2, creating a false sense of fullness and leading to poor appetite. All these factors negatively impact a child's future height. |
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| Cooking baby food that is too salty or not controlling the amount of salt a baby consumes can lead to stunted growth, as salt can increase the excretion of minerals through the urinary tract, especially calcium. The more salt a child eats, the more calcium the body excretes, particularly in young children. |
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| Beef is very low in calcium and rich in acidic elements such as phosphorus and sulfur, making the blood acidic. This forces the body to use calcium from food and bone to neutralize these elements, reducing calcium absorption. The protein content in beef also reduces calcium absorption and disrupts the balance of nutrients in food. |
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| Growth hormones, which promote bone development, are secreted most abundantly when children are in deep sleep between 10 PM and midnight, at three times the amount secreted during the day. Therefore, eating a large meal before bedtime forces the stomach to work, disrupting deep sleep and affecting growth hormone levels, thus preventing children from reaching their optimal height. |
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| Children who frequently experience diarrhea, digestive disorders, or parasitic infections, if left untreated, often suffer from stunted growth later in life. According to doctors, a child who experiences seven episodes of diarrhea in the first two years of life will be more than 3 cm shorter than their peers by the age of seven; this number increases to 4.6 cm if the child is infected with parasitic worms. Therefore, this is also a cause of stunted growth in children. |
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| First, parents need to ensure their children get enough sleep to stimulate the steady release of growth hormones. These hormones are strongest at night while children sleep. Therefore, if children lack sleep or sleep irregularly, their height will be affected. |