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Regarding growth issues with my son
My son is 9.5 years old and weighs 26kg . His height is 128 cms and he is very active in all the games and studies. He plays outdoor games for 2.5 hrs every evening. We feed him Pediasure along with good food like dry fruits, eggs, chicken, fruits , bananas regularly.
Can you please suggest what can be done to help him grow well? Me and my wife are below 5 ft 5 in height. Any advice would be helpful
Your son's growth is within normal range but I understand your concern and desire to have a good final height for your son.
You are doing an excellent job in ensuring regular physical activity and optimal nutrition.
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Despite his outdoor play and fitness vitamin D levels can be potentially low in Indians. So my only suggestion is to get vit d level test done. And just in case levels are below 30 vitamin d supplementation can be done. it is totally safe with no chance of vit d toxicity in recommended doses
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I stressed on vitamin d since fixing it would lead to final height in your son. you can't fight the genes he ll probably not be six feet tall since both parents aren't that tall. but he ll definitely reach the maximum of potential height. hope this helps. thanks a lot.
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