If you have a child whose big and tall?

Question

Tell me what do you usually feed him or her?

Mine is the shortest in the class, I know it's probably genetic, still I could not help but wonder what do parents feed their children, to make them so tall?

Answer 1

I think it's mostly genetic.  I have one that's very tall for his age (caucasian), and one that's very short for her age (asian).  We feed them the same thing, and she eats very well for someone as small as she is!

There is evidence that poor diets over the long term can cause shorter people.  For example, N. Koreans are much shorter than S. Koreans and it's attributed mainly to poor diets.  But this is over generations and a whole population, not just one offspring.

Generally, kids eat what they want.  We've found that ours will not under eat, but we have to watch that they don't over eat.  And they've learned that if they don't eat what we put on the table, then they don't eat at all until the next meal!  (It's not cruel, don't worry... they learn to like new tastes by continually trying them over time).

Good luck, and don't worry so much.  Short or tall, they'll be happy.

Answer 2

Yes genetics do play a big role but you can make sure he drinks plenty of milk and eats vegetables that will help him grow. Also children do have growth spurts so he could end up being short for a little while but then in a year or so sprout up and grow fast. The main thing is to make sure he is eating right at getting enough exercise.  

Answer 3

I have one big tall one and one short skinny one, and they eat exactly the same - they even have the same favourites and dislikes!

Answer 4

it is purely genetic. your  child may sprout up at a later time than others but if you have short people in your family you can have a short child.

Answer 5

Milk does the body good.

Answer 6

Well I was basically 5'8'' since 8th grade...

I eat home cooked southern food!

Answer 7

It genetic. You can not feed him anything to make him tall...i hope you are not making him more self conscious? Poor kid :(

I saw your 360 page and you are Asian and typically Asian people are short but you can always cross your fingers! How old is your son? He is a cutie pie!