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A member asked:
I am 17 years old boy and my height is about 164-166 cm and much from other sides any thing i want grow more what i need to do for grow tall.
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Not much: Most of the time your height velocity (how quickly you increase your height) is genetically determined. Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly, but you really can't change your height.
Answered 3/19/2014
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