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My brother is 15 and he is turning 16 in a week. all of a sudden he starts eating more and is more hungry. he plays high school basketball 5 days for 1 hour 30mins. is this normal? is he growing? he was 136lb now hes 140lb. hes 52?
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I suspect he indeed is going to start a growth spurt. His height is a bit on the lower side for someone turning 16, but he may actually be what we sometimes call a "late bloomer" where he is a bit older when his growth spurt begins and he continues growing until in his 20's. If he has any concerns, talk with his pediatrician.
Answered 3/23/2021
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