Question
A couple with heights of 150 centimeters and 165 centimeters are concerned about the potential impact of their children’s height. They inquire about the expected height of their child under genetic factors, particularly for boys and girls.
Answer
While genetic factors do play a role in a child’s growth, the most crucial factor is the mother’s nutritional status during pregnancy and after the baby’s birth. The first three years after a child is born are the period of fastest growth, followed by around the age of seven or eight. During this period, it is especially important to pay attention to calcium supplementation, as this will help children exceed their parents’ height potential.