Patient's question:
My daughter is 10 years old, and she has grown 8 millimeters in just the past month.Doctor's answer:
A height measurement taken once a month is not very accurate. Your measuring tool, the child's standing posture, and the time of measurement (the results can differ between morning and evening) can all affect the measurement. However, your child is indeed in a period of growth, and nutrition should be sufficient. In terms of diet, there should be no picky eating, and there is no need for supplements.Eat less high-temperature fried and stir-fried foods.
After food is fried at high temperatures, it deteriorates and produces toxic substances. Regular consumption is equivalent to chronic poisoning. Such foods make children prone to heatiness, making it easier for bacteria to invade the respiratory tract, leading to sore throats, colds, coughs, fever, and other issues. If the child has difficulty sleeping, bad breath, inverted fingernail edges, or red and cracked lips, it indicates heatiness. In such cases, you can cook a decoction with mulberry roots, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts (maitao), and carrots (sweet potatoes) to help clear heat.
Eat less cold and refrigerated foods.
Excessive consumption of cold foods (such as ice cream, cold drinks) can damage the spleen and stomach, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as affecting appetite.
Eat less sugary foods.
Eating too many candies and other sweet foods can cause tooth demineralization and softening, making them more prone to cavities. They can also produce phlegm and heat, harming the spleen and stomach, and reducing appetite.
Avoid bad habits like picky eating, overeating, and snacking excessively.
Picky eaters may not get the various nutrients needed for growth and development, leading to weakened immunity and an increased risk of diseases. Overeating can burden important digestive glands like the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort, vomiting, and diarrhea. Most snacks are high in fat, salt, sugar, and refined through high-temperature processing, further straining the liver.