Data shows that over 80% of surveyed parents hope that girls can reach a height of 160.0 to 169.9 centimeters and boys can reach a height of 175.0 to 184.9 centimeters. But only 60% of girls and 30% of boys can meet their parents' expected height. Many parents have high expectations for their children's height, but due to insufficient cognition and lack of action, their children have not reached their optimal growth potential, and even missed the best intervention opportunity Recently, a seminar on standardized height management for children and the annual meeting of the Children's Height and Weight Management Professional Committee of the Chaoyang District Preventive Medicine Association in Beijing were held. Chief physician of Aviation General Hospital, Yuan Chunqing, called on parents to strengthen their attention to the management of children's height and weight at the meeting. The misconception is that 'eating more to gain weight can lead to height growth'. Yuan Chunqing told Science and Technology Daily reporters that in recent years, parents' attention to their children's height has significantly increased, but the unscientific notion that 'eating more to gain weight can lead to height growth' has misled many people. Obesity significantly increases the risk of precocious puberty, which can cause the epiphyseal line to close prematurely, thereby affecting a child's height. The epiphyseal line is an important marker of bone development. Usually, when a girl's bone age is 14 years old and a boy's bone age is 16 years old, the epiphyseal line is close to closure, and at this time, the height is basically fixed. Once the epiphyseal line is completely closed, height growth will stop. Yuan Chunqing emphasized that a healthy diet should focus on balanced nutrition, with moderate amounts of protein, calcium, vitamin D, and other key trace elements promoting bone health. However, excessive intake of high sugar and high-fat foods will only increase fat accumulation, which is not conducive to height growth. Some parents believe that their children are relatively short simply because they grow up late, so they do not attach importance to early intervention. Yuan Chunqing said that some children do have a slower growth and development pace, which is medically referred to as "constitutional delayed puberty". They may experience rapid growth in the later stages of puberty. However, such situations are not common, and more children experience developmental delays due to limitations in their growth and development caused by other factors. Unhealthy lifestyle is not only influenced by genetics, but also closely related to lifestyle, which is detrimental to the growth and development of children. Yuan Chunqing said that excessive intake of trans fats and sugars in food will lead to weight gain and metabolic disorders in children, and affect the absorption of calcium and other key nutrients. Staying up late can also affect a child's height. Growth hormone is mainly secreted during deep sleep, and long-term lack of sleep will have a negative impact on height. In addition, lack of exercise is also a disadvantageous factor affecting height. Long term lack of exercise may lead to insufficient secretion of growth hormone, which affects bone development. The growth of children's height has stages and irreversibility Yuan Chunqing said that in order to achieve ideal height, it can be achieved through balanced diet, sufficient sleep, moderate exercise, emotional management, etc. Children should develop a good lifestyle from an early age. Children over 1 year old should try to consume 1 egg, 400 to 500 milliliters of milk, 1 to 2 ounces of meat per day, and supplement with appropriate amounts of vitamin D and vitamin A; It is also necessary to exercise regularly every week and ensure the duration and quality of sleep. For children diagnosed with "short stature", growth hormone can be used for treatment according to medical advice, provided that there are indications and contraindications are ruled out. If a child is diagnosed with "short stature" and their bone age is advanced, that is, their bone age is greater than their age, a comprehensive evaluation can be conducted, and under the guidance and observation of a doctor, the combination of growth hormone and bone age delaying drugs can be considered. Mao Jiangfeng, chief physician of the Endocrinology Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that cultivating a healthy lifestyle is full of challenges. In his opinion, it is not easy for children to put down their phones and exercise, and to choose healthy foods instead of snacks. The active participation of parents and the self-management of children are crucial.