What are the age characteristics of bone development?

In every stage of growth of the human body, bone development will have its own characteristics, and its growth rate will also be significantly different. If you want to make the bones develop better, it is best to supplement the body with sufficient nutrients according to the specific characteristics during different periods of bone development. Let us now learn about some characteristics of bone development at different ages.

1. Rapid bone development period (0-2 years old);

2. The period of slowed bone development (2-12 years old for boys and 2-10 years old for girls): This is the period of bone nutrition reserve. During this period, bone growth is relatively stable and uniform, and the normal growth rate should be 5-7cm per year. If it is less than 4cm, it is necessary to adjust the bone development. (The adequate reserve of bone nutrition during this period is of great significance to the accelerated bone growth in the later period.)

3. The period of accelerated bone development (12-16 years old for boys and 10-15 years old for girls); it is the period of bone nutrition consumption. Adolescent boys can grow 25-28cm, and girls can grow 23-25cm... Improve the quality of bone growth and accelerate bone growth within a limited growth cycle; or provide sufficient raw materials for bone growth, extend the growth cycle, and give bones more space for growth. (Adequate supply of bone nutrition during this period can accelerate bone growth, while insufficient nutrition supply will affect the normal development of bones.)

4. The low period of bone development (17-18 years old for boys and 16-17 years old for girls); during this period, bone development has reached maturity and bone growth has basically stopped.

The human skeleton plays a supporting role in the body and is part of the human musculoskeletal system. Adults have 206 bones. Bones are generally connected by joints and ligaments. Childhood and adolescence are decisive stages for bone development. The development during this period directly determines a person's height, chest circumference and other physical parameters. Bone development is closely related to a variety of nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, etc.

Any nutrient deficiency will affect the bone development of adolescents. In order to ensure that children get enough nutrition during their growth and development period, they should pay attention to eating more foods rich in high-quality protein, calcium, zinc, and vitamins A and D, such as meat, fish, shrimp, milk, eggs, soybeans, etc.

With a full understanding of the characteristics of bone development, we can supplement the nutrients needed by the body according to its unique characteristics at different stages of bone development. During the period of rapid bone development, we should supplement as much calcium and vitamin D as possible, which will be more beneficial to bone development.