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We know that heredity plays a significant role – for instance, children born to tall parents tend to be tall; obesity may run in families and so on. These factors are not under our immediate control. What is in our hands though is to make the child reach his or her full genetic potential (and more) by taking care of the other factors.
So we know that it is important for a child to be physically active for maintaining growth. Exercise indirectly stimulates the secretion of the growth hormone (the chemical that promotes growth, particularly height. And so does nutrition. If you feel your child is lagging behind in height, supplementing your growing child’s diet is a good idea, especially if…
• Your child has been diagnosed with nutritional deficiencies
• Your child is a picky eater
• You are a vegetarian family
• Your child is super active
Did you know that between 3 years to 6 years, the height gain is approximately 3cm per year?
Tracking your child's height is the first important step... growth assessment requires accurate measurement. Growth charts are separate for boys and girls. You can follow any of the standard growth charts (age and sex appropriate). Each chart has percentile curves representing the cross-sectional distribution of weight in accordance with age, height in accordance with age, head circumference in accordance with age, weight in accordance with height and BMI in accordance with age.
For height, a stadiometer can be used for proper and accurate measurement of the height of the child. Child should be barefoot while measuring height. If height (in accordance with age) is below the 5th percentile it indicates chronic under-nutrition / stunting. It is important to monitor your child’s growth patterns for early detection of any growth disorder – and if your child does experience a growth delay, don’t panic! It is possible to help your child to catch up on lost growth.
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• Knowledge on 'how to help your child reach optimum height"; "when to start worrying" and so on.
• Tips on how you can measure your child’s height as per his/her age
• Learn from queries from parents with their growth concerns for their child and the solutions provided by the doctor.
So act now! Make a "growth-smart" decision and reach out to our expert on growth and development.
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meri beti ki hight 5"hai meri hight 4.11" and her father hight is 5.11" and my daughter is 14 years....
meri beti ki hight 5"hai meri hight 4.11" and her father hight is 5.11" and my daughter is 14 years 11months old oski hight increse kaise hogi?
my grand daughters age is 1 year n height is 27 ".My daughters height is5 feet 2 inches n son in law....
my grand daughters age is 1 year n height is 27 ".My daughters height is5 feet 2 inches n son in laws height is 5 feet 10 inches.Is my grand daughter having correct growth?
my child is ten months her dad is 5.6 and i m very short that is 4.11 she too look short from now.......
my child is ten months her dad is 5.6 and i m very short that is 4.11 she too look short from now... should i take necessary steps from now ... or when .. what are those steps ..pls
Hi .My son is 2 years old and his height is 83 cm and weight is 10.5 kg.He is a picky eater and a s....
Hi .My son is 2 years old and his height is 83 cm and weight is 10.5 kg.He is a picky eater and a superactive child. i am really worried pls suggest something. All cognitive milestones are well achieved
how can i know my child height is correct?give me weight &height measurement chart.
how can i know my child height is correct?give me weight &height measurement chart.
hii mam meri daughter 5years ki hai n uski height 92" hai or meri height 5.2 and mere husband ki hei....
hii mam meri daughter 5years ki hai n uski height 92" hai or meri height 5.2 and mere husband ki height 5.6 hai....kya kru jisse iski height increase ho
my daughter is 7month old,and she is 7 kg in wt and 65cm in height.is it correct hright
my daughter is 7month old,and she is 7 kg in wt and 65cm in height.is it correct hright
Hello Doctor,My son is 2 years 4 months old he is picky eater.His height is around 84 cms nd he's 12....
Hello Doctor,My son is 2 years 4 months old he is picky eater.His height is around 84 cms nd he's 12 kgs .what is his correct height nd weight ?
meri betie 3 saal aur 9 months kie hai us kie height 68 hai aur weight 15 kg .kya isko koye problem....
meri betie 3 saal aur 9 months kie hai us kie height 68 hai aur weight 15 kg .kya isko koye problem hai.plz aur mujay bataya kie height kasay measure karay. aur wo achay se kuch b nhi khatie hai.mam jab se wo pada howe hai us waqat se us kya nail platlets b nhi hai.give me best suggestion plz mam .aur hamare shaadhi relation main howe hai.
My daughter is 9years 6months old. She is. 4.4". I am 4.11"n my husband 5.6".Is she gain gud height....
My daughter is 9years 6months old. She is. 4.4". I am 4.11"n my husband 5.6".Is she gain gud height or not? She takes very less nutritional food also. Wat should I do for her.?
My daughter is 5+. She weighs 18 kgs and her height is 1 m. Can you please share a height weight rat....
My daughter is 5+. She weighs 18 kgs and her height is 1 m. Can you please share a height weight ratio chart for kids. Thank you.
my first daughter is 11+ yrs with height of 57.5" second daughter is 10+ yrs with height of 49" and....
my first daughter is 11+ yrs with height of 57.5" second daughter is 10+ yrs with height of 49" and youngest daughter is 5+ yrs with height of 42". father is 5'3 mother is 5'4. how can i increase their height?
hi,my daughter will be 6yrs next month...her weight is 15.8 kgs and height is 115cms...both me and m....
hi,my daughter will be 6yrs next month...her weight is 15.8 kgs and height is 115cms...both me and my husband are of average height...5.2ft and 5.7ft respectively...both our parental families are short... I would like to know what can I do to promote my daughters height to the maximum potential.
hi..mam.gudmrng.my son is 4yrs 1 mnth old.now he is LKG.he is very hyperactive.he is not listening o....
hi..mam.gudmrng.my son is 4yrs 1 mnth old.now he is LKG.he is very hyperactive.he is not listening our words.he always doing noty things.pushing,pulling,pinching.not only that.i dont know how to tell.but it is very difficult to manage him.finally what iam asking is, when wil the child brain wil be merchured?iam worried abt him.plz give me any suggestions mam.
my son is not the height he must be according to his age
my son is not the height he must be according to his age
my daughter height is 103cm and she is 5 years 10 months old. any food times or excercise which can....
my daughter height is 103cm and she is 5 years 10 months old. any food times or excercise which can help her to increase her height
hii doctor!! my son is 4 yrs now and his height is only 87 cms....my height is 5 f & my husband's he....
hii doctor!! my son is 4 yrs now and his height is only 87 cms....my height is 5 f & my husband's height is 5.10....what should i do for this problem?
my daughter is 5 years old but since 2 year her height is not increasing at a normal rate which was....
my daughter is 5 years old but since 2 year her height is not increasing at a normal rate which was for first 3 years..she is very active kid and also quite choosy aboutfood ..kindly suggest
Hello..my son's age is 3 years and 10 months.His height is 95cm.Though me and my husband are 5'2" &....
Hello..my son's age is 3 years and 10 months.His height is 95cm.Though me and my husband are 5'2" & 5'10" respectively yet we are concerned about our son's height. Pls suggest some way so that our son's height can be improved.
my daughter iz 14years $her height iz 4.9 how to increase her height
my daughter iz 14years $her height iz 4.9 how to increase her height
hello doctor! my son is 1yr 3months pls mujhe bataiye ke main apne bache ko khane mein kya du agar m....
hello doctor! my son is 1yr 3months pls mujhe bataiye ke main apne bache ko khane mein kya du agar main travel kr rahi hu ya phir do teen Dino ke liye kahi tour pe jaun.hotel ka bana khana de Sakti hu?
my daughter is saanvi 7yrs nd she is just 4feet i am worried pls help i am 5feet my husband is 5.....
my daughter is saanvi 7yrs nd she is just 4feet i am worried pls help i am 5feet my husband is 5.10 she goes to swimming
my daughter is 22 months old and son is 10 months old. my question is my height is 5 feet 4 inches a....
my daughter is 22 months old and son is 10 months old. my question is my height is 5 feet 4 inches and my husband height is 6 inches. i am worried about my childrens height. pls suggest me the diet or exercise to gain their height.
My daughter is 95 cm and she is 2.8 years. Is she under normal height. Also both of us, my and my....
My daughter is 95 cm and she is 2.8 years. Is she under normal height. Also both of us, my and my hubby have good heights hence we are preassuming that our daughter will also have good height. Are we expecting something wrong? Else what we should do to ensure she grows well. We are using junior Bournvita as milk drink. Thank you so much madam in advance.
my son heghit is 109c.m and his age is 5year8months.plz tell me his height is right or how to impro....
my son heghit is 109c.m and his age is 5year8months.plz tell me his height is right or how to improve ???
my son of 3, is a very picky eater. He is an active child but he does not like to eat. is pedia- su....
my son of 3, is a very picky eater. He is an active child but he does not like to eat. is pedia- sure, horlicks or Health Drink food for him?
my daughter age is 10 and she is about 3 feet, my hieght is 5.6 and mom is 5.2, and we are veggie, n....
my daughter age is 10 and she is about 3 feet, my hieght is 5.6 and mom is 5.2, and we are veggie, need your advice to increase her height
hi doctor, my baby boy is 2 year's 3 months old. his height is 2 ft 10 inch is it perfect?
hi doctor, my baby boy is 2 year's 3 months old. his height is 2 ft 10 inch is it perfect?
my son 4yrs 9 months wt 13. 5 height 101 cms suggest me how to increase height
my son 4yrs 9 months wt 13. 5 height 101 cms suggest me how to increase height
My younger son is 3mnths old.He ws born IUGR wid weight 2kgs and height 18inches.Nw at 3mnths he is....
My younger son is 3mnths old.He ws born IUGR wid weight 2kgs and height 18inches.Nw at 3mnths he is 22.5inches and on 3rd percentile.He is gaining gud weight bt height is vry low.will he catch up his height in coming years??? what r the growth chances fr iugr babies??
M 4.8 n my husband is 5.5. I hv a daughter n a son. My both kids are 4 to 5 inches shorter than thei....
M 4.8 n my husband is 5.5. I hv a daughter n a son. My both kids are 4 to 5 inches shorter than their age group kids. They both are fussy eater. Is there any medicine to increase height? plz rply as m vry concern for their height.
Hello, my son is 3 years and 6 months olf. His height is 3'2" or 105.6 cm approx and weight is 16 kg....
Hello, my son is 3 years and 6 months olf. His height is 3'2" or 105.6 cm approx and weight is 16 kg.....I want to ask if his height and weight are good and if not then what can be done to increase it?
Hello, my daughter will be of 7 years in December. Till now her Wight is 21kg n hight is 120cms. My....
Hello, my daughter will be of 7 years in December. Till now her Wight is 21kg n hight is 120cms. My hight is 5.6" & my husband is of 5.10". She is a fussy eater n super active girl, what should I do to increase in her hight before her menstrual starts.
My son is seven years old but i thought his height is not increase... He is so weak and digestion pr....
My son is seven years old but i thought his height is not increase... He is so weak and digestion problem also...... Mostly he surfers from cough & cold.... Plz suggest me wht i can do for him.... I m really worried abt his height
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