A member asked:

Does 5-9 hours gymnastics stunted children growth? my children loves gymnastics but i am afraid to send them to more intensive training. they currently do 1-2 hours/week only.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Gymnastics: it is not necessarily the number of hours per week spent doing gymnastics. Issues with growth revolves around less than adequate nutrition intake during the optimal periods of childhood growth, while performing gymnastics. Adequate caloric intake, of healthy foods, is of utmost importance. A discussion with your pediatrician, or HealthTap prime consult, can help lay out more instructions for you.

Answered 5/16/2016

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