Check Your Thyroid Health

The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the neck, just above the collarbone. That small gland has an important role in the body’s metabolism as it controls the heartbeat rate and how fast the body burns the calories that are consumed.

The gland releases hormones that are important for a child’s growth and development as well. They help control the growth and the structure of bones, sexual development, and many other body functions. By helping the cells convert oxygen and sugar and other body fuels into the energy, these hormones are important in determining if the child’s body will mature as it should.