As a parent, measuring your child’s height is part and parcel of their growth. But what if your child is shorter than average? Is it simply genetics or perhaps a sign of an underlying health issue? To help us understand more about monitoring your child’s growth and the role of nutrition, we’re speaking to consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Azriyanti Anuar Zaini and Rozanna M Rosly, head of dietetic services at Universiti Malaya Specialist Centre.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sumitra Selvaraj

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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology,  Food

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  UMSC,  height,  weight,  development,  nutrition,  eating habits,  stunting,