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What to do if i'm 16 years old boy and only 163 cm long did not have a healthy diet but i used to sleep well will i grow?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Growth: Since growth is geneticaaly determined, it depends on how tall your parents are. Getting adequate sleep and proper diet is helpful however

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if i'm 16 years old boy and only 163 cm long did not have a healthy diet but i used to sleep well will i grow?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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