Learn about the stages of growth in our bodies and the role of nutrients in supporting this process. Understand why our bodies take longer to grow compared to other animals and how the brain's development is prioritized. Discover the importance of providing the brain with nutrients, exercise, and sleep for optimal growth and connections
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Humans go through different growth phases, with rapid growth in the first year and during adolescence.
Getting enough sleep and exercise, along with a balanced diet, is essential for proper growth and development.
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The Growth Process in Humans
Humans go through a rapid growth phase in their first year, growing up to 10 inches. After that, growth slows down to about two inches per year until puberty. During adolescence, growth speeds up again, adding three to five inches per year. Humans stop growing in late teens.
Energy and Nutrients for Growth
Growth requires a lot of energy and nutrients. Human bodies need a variety of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats to grow. This includes getting enough sleep, exercise, and a balanced diet.
The Role of Hormones in Growth
Hormones, like human growth hormone, play a significant role in growth by sending signals to different parts of the body to activate growth processes. Exercise can stimulate the release of growth hormones, and sleep is crucial for the brain to release growth hormones.
Join Molly Bloom and co-host Ishalo as they learn about the ingredients we need to grow – and why sometimes the growing seems slow! They’ll chat with Dr. Diva de León Crutchlow about sleep and hormones and help Sanden take care of Dwayne the 5-year-old brain. Is your excitement growing by the minute? Ours too! And we’ve got another tricky mystery sound, just for you.
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