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Does exercising while you are in your teenage years stunt your height?
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I dont think so: Why would anyone think that by doing exercise which is a positive thing it would affect your growth obviously there are many basketball players who are very involved in sports and exercise and grow to tall heights i believe your height is genetically determined.
Answered 11/19/2012
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