Teen Wants to Grow Taller? This is What Actually Works

Grab my FREE Healthy Snacks for Teens: https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy... If your teenager is asking you how to grow taller or if you want to know how to increase height so you can help them grow taller, you need to understand their nutrition needs, how to feed them, and what's going on with their brains. Let's make feeding teens easier! In this video, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle explains what actually influences growth, including healthy eating, and what doesn’t. You'll learn: how much genetics influences overall growth the importance of food and nutrition for growing teenagers how much sleep is required to grow taller the common myths parents hear online about how to increase height how to support healthy height growth without pressure, supplements, or unrealistic expectations. Want in-person support through parenting a teen? My parent program helps you support health without damaging confidence or body image. Kids Thrive Parent Program: https://thenourishedchild.com/kids-th... Check out my FREE Guide, How to Raise a Healthy, Happy Child: https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy... #teen #heightincrease #howtogrowtaller // ARE YOU AN ATHLETE? Check out my nutrition program for young athletes: https://thenourishedchild.com/eat-lik... // What to Watch Next: What to Do When Teens Rapidly Gain Weight:    • Teen Experiencing Unhealthy Weight Gain? H...   //MORE VIDEOS FOR TEENS:    • TEEN NUTRITION & HEALTHY GROWTH   //Download my Healthy, Happy Kids Guide: https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 The Basics about the Teenage Growth Spurt 01:41 The Importance of Sleep 02:47 How Food Influences Height and Overall Growth 04:02 Protein: Essential Nutrient for Teenage growth 05:30 How Calcium and Vitamin D Help Teens Grow Taller 06:35 Healthy Eating Patterns Support the Growth Spurt 08:24 The Role of Snacking for Teenagers (Good and Bad) 09:23 Physical Activity // Links: Learn more about The Nourished Child: https://thenourishedchild.com/about-us/ Learn more about Jill Castle: https://jillcastle.com/ Listen to The Nourished Child podcast: https://jillcastle.com/podcast/ // Follow Jill on Social: Facebook:   / thenourishedchild   Instagram:   / the.nourished.child   Pinterest:   / pedird   Twitter:   / pedird   LinkedIn:   / jillcastle   Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!