A member asked:

I don't eat much. i sometimes only eat once a day. will this affect my height growth?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes, it could: Undernutrition could indeed affect growth rates and thus final height. You only have a couple of years of growth left as a 14 year old male, so not getting appropriate nutrients now has a bigger impact than it would 5 years from now. It would be difficult to get the different types and amounts of nutrients you need daily with just one meal a day.

Answered 7/13/2016

4k views

Thank

Possibly: North Korea has proven that not eating well balanced causes severe changes in growth. You should try to eat a well balanced and timely diet.

Answered 6/17/2014

4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more