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Mom of a 12 yr 7 m old girl3 years ago
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Hello Dr. I am mother of a 9yr old girl. My daughter's height is not increasing with the same speed as compared to other kids of same age. Want to know what is being missed by me related to diet, exercise, sleep, or anything which is impacting her height.

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago
A. the height of the child depends upon the genetic patterns as well as the diet the child is taking. so meet your doctor who will tell you whether it is within the normal limits according to the height of the parents or not. the doctor will calculate mid parental height and then tell you whether any a any intervention in the form of supplements is required or not. it is advisable that the child should take some amount of cereals pulses vegetable milk and fruits daily according to the age of the child. regular physical activity is also important to increase the weight and height of the child.
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago
A. Hi See I am not aware about the daily routine and food habits of the child if you feel that your child is having all the food habits proper your child is having a balanced nutritious diet yet the height is not increasing then you should get a check with your doctor once a doctor has to assess exactly so what could be the situation in according to that if any medication or supplements are required can also be
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