What is the best food to eat that will make you grow?

Answer 1

Mild deficiencies in zinc result in slowed growth, poor wound healing, delayed maturation and inflammatory bowel disorders. Children who consume a diet low in zinc are shorter and exhibit mantal impairment as compared to children who consume a zinc-rich diet. Lean meat is the best dietary source of zinc and anyone who consumes limited amounts of meat while consuming adequate to large amounts of refined grains, dairy products, and convenience foods could be at risk for zinc deficiency. Oysters, lean meat, poultry, fish and organ meats are the best dietary sources for zinc. Whole grain breads and cereals are good sources of zinc. The recommended daily intake of zinc for children and adolescents are 10-15 mg. A well balanced diet includes 10-15mg of zinc per day. Caution: Even moderate intakes of zinc (25mg/day) can impair copper absorption. Zinc in doses greater than 150mg might interfere witht he normal functioning of the immune system and reduce bodies defense against disease. Long term ingestion of 80-150 mg of zinc lowers the HDL-cholesterol and thus might increase risk for Heart disease. High intake of zinc can also affect: Copper absorption and result in copper deficiency Iron absorption and encourage iron depletion from body storage. increase amount of dietary vitamin E necessary to maintain normal blood and tissue levels of this fat-soluble votamin. If you want to grow healthy, eat a well balanced diet consult a physician for your nutritional needs and acquire multivitamin/maintain a good diet. If this isn't done than it will counteract any other supplementation you try. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and limit the amount of red meats to 2-3 times a week. Avoid the saturated fats and large amounts of sodium and focus on your omega 3's from fish and healthy sources that increase your HDL cholesterol and promote a healthy heart. The better that your body is supplied with the necessities it needs to grow the more likely you will grow.