How to optimize a child’s height so they grow healthy and ideal

Hi SobatVit, according to the data UNICEF (2017)The prevalence of stunting under five in Indonesia in 2015 reached 36.4%. That is, approx 8.8 million toddlers experiencing nutritional problems so that his height is below the standard for his age.

Apart from body weight, The child’s height is also an important indicator in assessing nutritional status and growth. Therefore, parents need to regularly monitor their child’s height according to their age to ensure optimal growth.

Insufficient height in children can be caused by several things, such as genetic factors, imperfect growth, due to lack of nutrition and calcium, or the presence of certain diseases. Based on the standards of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia which refer to the World Health Organization (WHO), ideal height standards for children are differentiated according to age and gender.

Boy :

• 1 year old: 72 – 78 cm
• 2 years old: 82 – 92cm
• Age 3 years: 94 – 100cm
• Age 4: 100 – 108cm
• Age 5 years: 108 – 114cm

Girl :

• 1 year old: 70 – 78 cm
• 2 years old: 80 – 92 cm
• Age 3 years: 92 – 100 cm
• Age 4: 100 – 105 cm
• Age 5 years: 106 – 116 cm

So, if your child’s height is still below that range, don’t panic, Moms! There are several things you can do to supports optimal height growth of childrenamong others:

1. Fulfill a Balanced Nutritional Intake

Children’s growth is greatly influenced by daily eating patterns. Make sure the child gets it food balanced nutrition containing carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. One of the important nutrients for bone growth is Calcium, which plays a role in strengthening and helping the bone lengthening process. Calcium can be obtained from milk, anchovies, tofu, tempeh, broccoli, spinach, or supplement products that contain calcium.

Eits, but now Moms don’t need to bother giving calcium to your little one! Because Cool-Vita has just launched Calcium+, which is the first calcium sachet in Indonesia which is practical, sugar free, low in calories, and definitely liked by children thanks to its really delicious strawberry yoghurt taste.

Each Cool-Vita Calcium+ sachet contains:

• 300 mg Calcium
• 2 mg Zinc
• 15mg magnesium
• 200 IU Vitamins D3

This combination of ingredients can help support the growth of children’s bones and teeth, so they grow strong, healthy and optimal, Moms!

2. Regularly consume milk

Milk is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D to support children’s bone growth. The protein and phosphorus content in it also plays an important role in forming body tissue and strengthening bones.

Apart from milk, Cool-Vita Calcium+ also has the same content, namely, 300 mg of Calcium and 200 IU of Vitamin D3, which is one of the additional nutrients to meet children’s daily needs.

3. Encourage Children to Actively Do Sports

Physical activity also plays an important role in stimulating bone growth. Encourage children to do light, fun sports, such as swimming, skipping, cycling or playing ball. Apart from making the body fitter, exercise also helps strengthen muscles and improve children’s posture.

4. Pay attention to your child’s sleep time

Don’t underestimate sleep time, because when your child sleeps soundly, your little one’s body will produce growth hormone (growth hormone) which can help lengthen bones. Make sure your child gets enough sleep—around 10–12 hours per day for toddlers, so that their growth can run optimally.

By meeting nutritional needs with daily intake of Cool-Vita Calcium+, maintaining sleep patterns, and supporting children’s physical activity, parents can help their little ones grow taller, stronger, and optimally healthy.

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