What foods help kids grow tall?
Protein and calcium has the most direct effect on the size of human beings. The increase in height over the last few hundred years is thought to be the result of better nutrition, especially more protein. For a child, the daily requirement of protein ranges from about 1 to .5 grams per pound of body weight, but it varies by the child’s age. You can look up your child’s requirements at http://nutritionforkids.com/emlnews/FK-JulyAug00.htm Ideally about 15% of your calories should come from protein. But most people in the US, both children and adults, get far more than enough protein. Far too much, in fact. Protein sources like milk and meat tend to be rich in fat, especially animal fat. And if you eat more protein than you need, the rest is simply converted into energy or fat. So eating more than enough protein will not help your child grow any bigger. If you are very worried about his or her size, you can discuss it with your doctor. There may be some underlying health issue that is imp
