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Does Drinking Milk Make Kids Taller? Check Myths And Facts!

Published 14 hours ago1 minute read

By Yashika Goel

23 May 2025, 06:00 IST

Drinking milk is often associated with increasing height in growing children. Tap to find out if this notion is a myth or a fact!

Milk is a rich source of calcium and protein which is essential for growth and development of healthy bones in growing kids.

Milk is also a good source of vitamin D and phosphorus which is crucial for calcium absorption from milk. It also helps maintain strong bones in kids.

A balanced diet with proper nutrition, family history and genetics play an important role in determining the height of your child.

Regular exercise and physical activity help stimulate growth hormone in children which can give an additional boost. It also improves posture.

Drinking milk can improve bone health and nutrients to increase height but it does not directly increase height growth. Pair milk with regular exercise and healthy diet.

This information is taken from the study done in the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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