Question

It is believed that height of a child depends upon the genes inherited from parents. However, it is often seen that tall parents may have short children and vice-versa. Are there factors other than genes, that can cause these variations?

Answer 1

Nutrition and Growth:

1. Growing taller and eating well are linked.
2. Cell division and development necessitate an adequate supply of energy, amino acids, water, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
3. People get about 50 essential nutrients for growth from food.
4. The primary cause of growth failure is insufficient food or too low caloric food, especially in children with high growth velocity.
5. Nutrition is defined as the process of consuming food and converting it into energy and other essential nutrients for survival.
6. Nutrients are substances that provide the energy and biomolecules required to carry out various body functions.

Growth Hormones:

1. Growth hormone is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
2. It is also known as human growth hormone in addition to growth hormone.
3. Its primary function is to promote the growth of our body's tissues and cells.