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Could my caloric deficit be slowing my height growth? i'm eating 1500 calories a day and i'm a 16yr old male. i've noticed a pattern lately where it seems as if i grow less when i eat less?

Q: could my caloric deficit be slowing my height growth? i'm eating 1500 calories a day and i'm a 16yr old male. i've noticed a pattern lately where it seems as if i grow less when i eat less?

: It takes protein and calorie malnutrition over many weeks to months to stunt growth. You may wish to discuss with your doctor or a nutritionist what a healthy diet would be for your height and weight and activity. Or consider www.covermyplate.gov

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It takes protein and calorie malnutrition over many weeks to months to stunt growth. You may wish to discuss with your doctor or a nutritionist what a healthy diet would be for your height and weight and activity. Or consider www.covermyplate.gov

Answered 7/17/2021

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A member asked:

Could my caloric deficit be slowing my height growth? i'm eating 1500 calories a day and i'm a 16yr old male. i've noticed a pattern lately where it seems as if i grow less when i eat less?

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