What are the common misunderstandings of height chasing?
Many parents try their best to make their children grow taller, but although there are many ways to grow taller, if they are not scientific, they will be harmful. Today we have summarized 3 common misunderstandings about children growing taller, and parents must take a closer look.
1. The more you jump with the jump rope, the taller you will be
The notion that "the more you jump the rope, the higher you grow" is wrong. While jumping rope can help your child grow taller, excessive exercise can damage your child's bones and knees, causing irreversible effects. The correct way is to warm up first and jump for half an hour every day.
2. The more calcium supplements, the higher they grow
Calcium supplementation can indeed help children grow taller, but not the more supplemented, the better. Because the body's absorption of calcium is limited, supplementing but not absorbing it will cause obstacles to the growth and development of children.
3. The more you sleep, the taller you get
Many parents know that getting enough sleep helps their children grow and develop, but getting enough doesn't mean getting better sleep longer. In order for children to sleep well and grow taller, it is necessary to pay attention to the regular time of falling asleep and not exceed the healthy range. At the same time, sleep quality also affects the secretion of growth hormone, so it is necessary to maintain a good sleep environment, appropriate temperature and humidity, and keep quiet.
Tips
Some parents don't care about their children's short stature, thinking that it is just slow growth and development, and they just need to "wait and see". However, doing so may delay the child, because short stature emphasizes "early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment". Studies have shown that the smaller the child, the greater the potential for bone growth, the better the results, and the lower the cost.
Note: The article is for the purpose of popular science, and some of the content and pictures are from the Internet.
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