A person's height is largely determined by genetics, but environmental factors - such as nutrition, adequate sleep, exercise and hormones - can have a significant impact on the development stage (including children and adolescence).
Genetics - The main factor
Many studies show that about 8090% of adult height comes from DNA. This explains why children tend to be higher in older adults. However, if environmental factors are well utilized, height can be significantly improved during the development period.
Factors that can intervene
Here are factors that you and your family can adjust to support your height:
Providing adequate and balanced nutrition
Children need a varied diet rich in fruits and vegetables to ensure adequate vitamin and mineral supply.
Components such as protein and calcium are especially important for bone growth. Good sources of protein include meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts; while dairy products can be a rich source of calcium.
Nutrition during pregnancy
The health and growth of the fetus depend largely on the mother's nutritional state. Vitamins and minerals such as folate, iron, vitamin D are necessary to support bone development and overall health of the fetus.
Quality sleep
During deep sleep, the body produces growth hormone - an important factor in helping bones grow. If children do not get enough sleep or do not sleep well over time, it can affect their development.
Regular physical activity
Outdoor exercise and sports activities help stimulate bone and muscle development, increasing bone density, thereby supporting height. Exercise also helps strengthen the muscles and bones.
In short, genetics are the factors that determine each person's height, but nutrition, sleep, and physical activity during the development stage can create conditions to reach their maximum height. As they grow, their long bones are no longer able to thrive, so all efforts to increase height should be done early.
