my daughter is 7 years 10 months old . she is 115 cms height and 21 kgs weight..she is active for her age. problem is with her height. other children in her class are taller than her. she is asking why iam short than other children?how I can improve her height. please help

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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 fheight and then tell you whether 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 ofx the child.
regular physical activity is also important to increase the weight and height of the child.

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hello the height of the child is genetic and it would depend on either of the parent height or the grandparents height and the child is active than not a problem and give your child healthy food in the diet and also engage a child in some physical sport activity which will benefit in the growth of your child especially swimming