Nowadays, children's height management has become a topic of concern for many parents. As society attaches more and more importance to height, parents have become more and more anxious about their children's height. However, many parents tend to compare their children's heights only in a small range and do not evaluate them against official standards. In order to help parents get a more accurate picture of their child's height level, we can refer to higher-quality official standards, such as the "Growth Standards for Children Under 7 Years of Age" issued by the Chinese Health Commission. At the same time, this article will also provide you with some methods and suggestions to help your child grow taller.
As a parent, it is important to know and follow formal height standards. Every 10 years, a national survey is conducted to update children's growth standards. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the height and weight of children, especially in the age group of 2 to 7 years, with the average height of boys increasing by 1 compared to 10 years ago7 cm. In addition, the developmental level of Chinese children also exceeds the child growth standards issued by the World Health Organization. Therefore, it is important to know the official standards to assess a child's height level.
From the "Growth Standards for Children Under 7 Years Old", we have excerpted some of the height data that everyone is most concerned about for your reference. Among the height standards** for boys and girls, P3 and P50 represent a height level that exceeds their peers by several percent. For example, a 6-year-old child is 1206 cm, corresponding to the P75 position, means that he is taller than 75% of children of his age. For children aged 7 and above, you can refer to the data of the "Evaluation of Height Development Grades of Children and Adolescents Aged 7 and 18" published in 2018. **The median indicates average stature compared to peers, while deviations of more than one standard deviation (1SD) from the median indicate being tall or short. These data can help parents understand their child's height development level more objectively.
There are many factors that need to be considered to make a child grow taller, and the three most important points are:DietSleepwithExercise。Although these are the three most commonly said elements, there are still many parents who are specific about itDietExerciseThere is confusion about the way. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers:
1. Are milk powder and health care products useful?
Conventional calcium and vitamin D supplementation can no longer meet the needs of some parents. Some parents are concerned about "growing taller."Milk powderLysine" powderand other high-tech products are more interested. In fact, grow tallerMilk powderProtein powderwithAmino acid powderIt is just a supplement that provides the nutrients that the child needs, and the effect is similar to that of calcium and vitamin D supplementation. If these products are legal and hormone-free, children can use them. However, it is not certain that these products will make children grow taller, as they work similarly to calcium and vitamin D supplements, mainly to help children get balanced nutrition and promote bone and muscle development. Therefore, parents do not need to be too superstitious about these products.
2. What sports can promote children's height growth?
It is generally considered to be a jumping class and a stretching classExerciseIt's good for height growth, but it doesn't mean anything elseExerciseNot good for height. OnlyExerciseReasonable, no injury, anyExercisewill not hinder height growth, includingLifting weightsand so onExercise。And useExerciseThe height of the member to speculateExerciseThe effect on height is very unscientific, and even reverses the causal relationship. In fact,ExerciseThe height characteristics of the member were already screened out when they were selectedExerciseThe selection process of the class will eliminate children whose height is not conducive to improving their competitive level. For example, height doesn't make people taller, it's that tall kids are more likely to be selected for the basketball team. GymnasticswithLifting weightsIt doesn't hinder height growth, but tall people may be less agile and more strenuous in some ways, and may be eliminated in junior competitions. So, choose the diverseExerciseto avoid singleExerciseThe injuries caused by the child contribute to the overall development of the child and are a more reasonable exercise choice. Don't get too hung up on which oneExerciseIt can make the child grow taller and let the child grow more with confidenceExerciseCan.
The craze for "height management" has led parents to mistakenly think that height can be easily adjusted. But for children of normal height, there is no need for excessive intervention. Raising children is not about producing furniture, and it is impossible to intervene as high as you want. While we can understand the feelings of parents, height is not a determining factor for most careers, or even an influencing factor. As parents, all we can do is provide basic support, including making sure our children eat well, sleep well, and get plenty of supportExercise。For children who do not have developmental problems such as growth hormone deficiency, improper body awareness cannot really change the child's height. Therefore, parents should look at their children's height rationally and pay attention to their children's health and all-round development.
Height is one of the most important signs of a child's growth and development, and it is essential for a child's health and all-round development. In order to better understand the height level of the child, parents can refer to the official height standards and evaluate them in combination with the specific situation of the child. Also, pay attention to the child'sDietSleepwithExerciseto provide a good growth environment for it. However, we should be wary of excessive physical fitness, look at the child's height rationally, and pay attention to the child's health and all-round development. The most important thing is to love and nurture your children so that they can grow up happy and healthy.