Question 1

are there any foods or things to avoid that trigger more growth in height for a teen? trying to avoid getting taller. 16 yr girl

Accepted Answer

Not really: Height is largely determined genetically. There are no foods or things that you do that would make you taller. At 16 you we just about at your adult height. Please eat a healthy diet. Do not try dieting to avoid growing taller as this can weaken your bones and cause other problems. Once you get older you will be glad that you are tall (advice from 6 foot tall doctor).

Question 2

does lsd affect height growth in a growing teen?

Accepted Answer

No: Ok, so...Are we talking about using lsd one time? Or a dozen? Or 56 times? Or even using lsd at all? Lsd is a drug that is not controlled. So, what we think is lsd may not, in fact, be lsd. Hence, there is no "real" answer to this question...

Question 3

does exercise increase a teens height?

Accepted Answer

Exercise does not: increase height but it does help w/overall health.  Stay healthy, neat, clean, polite, and be your best self.  This will  be more helpful in happiness than height.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

what is the normal height for a 17 year old teen guy

Accepted Answer

Height: Your height will be determined by your father or mother. There is no "normal".

Question 5

what effect does sleep have on my height as a teen guy?

Accepted Answer

Helps: Growth hormone is excreted from the pituitary gland  after a period of sleep.If you do not get enough effective sleep you can interfere with the pattern and possibly delay or impair eventual height.

Question 6

is there a way for a person to decrease their height in their early teens?

Accepted Answer

: Not without bone shortening surgery. No surgeon would perform this simply to make one shorter.

Question 7

what is the average height ,and how tall should i be for a 17 year old teen guy

Accepted Answer

Depends: Average height depends on genetics.  Certain peoples are taller than others (Scandinavians vs Asians) for example.  If you had regular exams through childhood, your doc will have charted your growth and noted where it ranges in comparison with other guys.  Final height depends on the height of your parents, and your nutrition during childhood.

Question 8

do you start to grow in height when your appetite changes as a teen?

Accepted Answer

Growth: Natural growth spurts in puberty.

Question 9

how can sleep affect as a teen guy eg can it affect my concentration or height ect?

Accepted Answer

Decrease cortisol: Cortisol and Inflammatory cytokines are secreted in your body naturally. These can cause increased arousal, sleep disruption, and organ function disruption if they are not decreased. A normal 6 1/2 hours of untiterrupted sleep decrases their level in the body. Their concentration drop through sleep will increase alertness, performance, and give your  body and mind a better shot of feeling better.

Question 10

if  a child or a teen doesn't eat fruits at all, will his height growth be reduced?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Achieving a destined final height does require good nutrition. If the kid gets a balanced nutrition without fruits he should be fine.

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Are there any foods or things to avoid that trigger more growth in height for a teen? trying to avoid getting taller. 16 yr girl

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Is there a way for a person to decrease their height in their early teens?

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What is the average height ,and how tall should i be for a 17 year old teen guy

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Do you start to grow in height when your appetite changes as a teen?

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If a child or a teen doesn't eat fruits at all, will his height growth be reduced?

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