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My cousin(female) is 6ft, her father 6'5 and mother 5'1. her predicted height was about 5'7. how come she grew more than that?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Predicted height: is an estimate. Apparently this person inherited more of the tall genes.

Answered 7/10/2014

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Growth: Predicted height is an estimate. With a father that tall; it would not be unusual to have a daughter 6'. She just inherited the height, not the shortness from her mother.

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

My cousin(female) is 6ft, her father 6'5 and mother 5'1. her predicted height was about 5'7. how come she grew more than that?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr. Cindy Williams answered

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