{"id":11091,"date":"2026-03-17T14:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inne-kids.de\/bone-growth-in-children\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T18:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:08:22","slug":"bone-growth-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inne-kids.de\/en\/bone-growth-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone growth in children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Bone growth \u2028in children<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bones are growing and constantly changing<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bone development<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Both during bone growth in children and adolescents and after a bone fracture, bone tissue initially forms, known as woven bone<\/strong>. Because it is built up quickly, its structure is still disorganized. The collagen fibers, which are not yet aligned, are also poorly mineralized and therefore less stable. Once the bone has grown to a certain size, the body gradually replaces the woven bone with what is known as lamellar bone<\/strong>. This consists of spongy tissue inside the bone (substantia spongiosa) and the harder, denser outer layer (substantia compacta). \u201cSpongy\u201d may sound less stable, but just as support beams in house construction are positioned exactly where they need to be to stabilize the building, the alignment of fibers in lamellar bone follows the forces acting on the bone to make it as stable as possible. <\/p>\n

Put simply, bone growth in children and the maintenance of bones in adults mainly depend on the activity of two different bone cells:<\/strong> osteoblasts and osteoclasts<\/strong>. Osteoblasts produce bone substance and ensure it is mineralized (i.e., hardened), while osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down excess bone tissue. In this way, osteoclasts prevent<\/strong> uncontrolled bone growth<\/strong> on the one hand and, on the other, play an important role in converting woven bone into lamellar bone. Even after bone growth itself is complete, bones remain in constant remodeling throughout life to adapt to current demands, such as changing loads.<\/strong> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Protein, calcium and vitamin D<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A whole range of hormones<\/strong> are involved in bone growth, including parathyroid hormone, calcitonin and, above all, the female sex hormone estrogen<\/strong>. They influence bone formation in many ways and are involved in the hardening (mineralization) of bone. <\/p>\n

To produce robust bone tissue, osteoblasts need certain building blocks. They produce collagen as a base, which is then mineralized, i.e., hardened. In short, phosphates and calcium are incorporated into the bone to make it more stable. Without enough vitamin D, however, the body cannot absorb sufficient calcium from food for bone formation. If bone mineralization is disrupted, this is called rickets<\/strong> in children. The condition leads to unstable (\u201csoft\u201d) bones, which can cause pain and may even result in bone deformities. A common cause is vitamin D deficiency<\/strong>. Adults can also develop softening of the bones if the body does not have enough vitamin D, calcium or phosphorus available. In this case, the condition is called osteomalacia<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

A balanced<\/strong> diet<\/strong> is therefore also important for bone growth. Calcium<\/strong> is found, for example, in milk and dairy products, but also in vegetables such as broccoli, kale and arugula, as well as certain mineral waters. Phosphates<\/strong> occur in almost all foods, so a deficiency usually only arises due to insufficient intake from the diet\u2014for example, if there is not enough vitamin D. Dietary sources of vitamin D are mainly fortified foods such as margarine, certain fatty fish and types of mushrooms, cheese and eggs. <\/p>\n

Infants and toddlers in particular need relatively large amounts of vitamin D<\/strong> because they are growing, but it is usually found only in small amounts in foods. Our bodies can produce vitamin D themselves, but only when we are exposed to sunlight<\/strong>. However, infants and toddlers should not be exposed to strong sunlight, and depending on the region and weather there may be only a few hours of sun. Therefore\u2014especially in the winter months\u2014it may be advisable to have vitamin D levels checked by a doctor and, if necessary, seek advice about a vitamin supplement. During the child\u2019s first year of life, and sometimes the second as well, parents receive a vitamin D supplement from the pediatrician\u2019s office to cover the increased vitamin D requirement during this developmental phase. <\/p>\n

Although proteins do not directly speed up or promote bone growth, adequate protein intake from food is just as important for building bone as it is for building muscle. That\u2019s because proteins contain amino acids, the body\u2019s basic building blocks. Protein deficiency is rare in industrialized countries such as Germany. There are other nutrients that are important for healthy, strong bones in both children and adults, such as magnesium<\/strong>, vitamin K<\/strong> and zinc<\/strong>. A balanced diet that provides all essential nutrients is therefore crucial for bone formation. People with a restricted diet should pay particular attention to eating a balanced diet. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Exercise strengthens bones<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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3. Exercise is healthy at any age. Studies show that playing sports at a young age can have long-term positive effects on bone health even after you stop. Those who dedicate their youth to professional sports therefore have, on average, a lower risk of bone fractures<\/strong> later in life. But how exactly does exercise strengthen our bones? The basis is the continuous rebuilding of bone. <\/p>\n

In childhood, our bones are built up once and grow to their final size as we mature into adults. But even when it\u2019s no longer bone growth, our skeleton can still adapt to the stresses of everyday life. Every physical load a bone experiences sends our body a signal about what function the bone serves\u2014or should serve. If, for example, we regularly jump rope, each impact on the ground signals that the bones in our legs are experiencing a certain load. Accordingly, the structure of the bones can adapt to that load to withstand it better. <\/p>\n

While high-impact movements such as jump rope, CrossFit or tennis strengthen bones particularly well, overuse<\/strong> isn\u2019t good either. With any athletic activity, it\u2019s important to take breaks and minimize the risk of injury. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Liquid Calcium with Magnesium<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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