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Does excessive calcium supplementation help children grow taller quickly?

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My 10-year-old child is shorter than classmates, and their grandmother wants them to take calcium pills daily to increase height. Does taking a lot of calcium truly help children grow taller? (Thu Lan, Hanoi)

Vietnamese men 3 cm shorter than global average

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Vietnam ranks 153rd out of 201 countries and territories in average height, with men approximately 3 cm shorter than the global average.

How to identify slow height development in children

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Height below age-appropriate standards or growth of less than 4 cm in one year can signal slow height development in children.

How picky eating affects a child's height

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Prolonged picky eating can lead to energy and nutrient deficiencies in children, impacting bone development, weakening immunity, and hindering height growth.

Does meniscus surgery affect height?

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My 17-year-old child, if they have meniscus repair surgery, will it affect their height? (Hai, Hanoi)

Why do children of the same age have different heights?

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A child's height is influenced not only by age but also by genetics, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and overall health.

4 evening habits beneficial for children's height

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Eating a nutritious dinner, limiting electronic device use, and going to bed on time for sufficient sleep create favorable conditions for children's bone development.

Common mistakes hindering children's height growth

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Excessive salt intake, focusing solely on calcium, a sedentary lifestyle, and neglecting growth monitoring can impede a child's optimal height development.