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Does Eating Less Between The Age Of 15-17 Affect Growth?

hello sir, am currently 18 years old (male) and my height is 5 feet 6 inches..I assume i only had one growth spurt during my early teenage.I would like to know that is there still time for another growth spurt. My mom is 5 feet 4 inches and my dad is 5 feet 6inches i would like to grow few more inches. Does eating less between the age of 15-17 effects the growth ??
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Yes, it does. If you are malnourished it will affect your growth and development. Long term nutritional deprivation affects height leading to stunted growth. You need to eat enough to meet body's increased energy and protein needs during adolescence or teenage years. Your height is determined by genetics and environmental factors both. With environmental factors like good eating habits, adequate food intake and an active lifestyle, you can achieve maximum growth potential which is determined by your genes. Hope this answers your query satisfactorily.
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Does Eating Less Between The Age Of 15-17 Affect Growth?

Yes, it does. If you are malnourished it will affect your growth and development. Long term nutritional deprivation affects height leading to stunted growth. You need to eat enough to meet body s increased energy and protein needs during adolescence or teenage years. Your height is determined by genetics and environmental factors both. With environmental factors like good eating habits, adequate food intake and an active lifestyle, you can achieve maximum growth potential which is determined by your genes. Hope this answers your query satisfactorily.