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A member asked:
Hi, my friend would like to know if gymnastics affect her 7 year old son's height and prevent him from getting tall enough?thanks.
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Unlikely to be pbm: Exercise programs have little if any effect on eventual height. The projected height of a male is the average of his parents plus 5 cm. If he maintains a balanced nutrition, gets appropriate sleep and exercises he can achieve his expected height. Poor sleep, nutrition and health can reduce potential growth.
Answered 4/1/2014
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