1. balanced diet During your growing years, it’s crucial that you get all of the nutrients your body needs. Your diet should include: fresh fruits fresh vegetables whole grains proteins dairy You should limit or avoid foods containing: sugar trans fats saturated fats If an underlying medical condition, or older age, is causing your height to decrease by affecting your bone density, up your calcium intake. It’s often recommended that women over age 50 and men over age 70 should consume 1,200 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day. Vitamin D also promotes bone health. Common sources of vitamin D include tuna, fortified milk, and egg yolks. If you aren’t getting enough vitamin D in your diet, talk to your doctor about taking a supplement to meet your recommended daily amount. 2. Use supplements There are only a few cases where supplements may be appropriate to increase height in children and combat shrinking in older adults. For example, if you have a condition that affects your h...
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