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I underwent a period of calorie restriction/dieting and exercise from ages 14-15, getting to a low weight of 44kg at 162cm. i gained weight by 16 and grew to to 165cm by 17, then 169 by 21. did i stunt or delay my growth? im shorter than my dad?

Q: i underwent a period of calorie restriction/dieting and exercise from ages 14-15, getting to a low weight of 44kg at 162cm. i gained weight by 16 and grew to to 165cm by 17, then 169 by 21. did i stunt or delay my growth? im shorter than my dad?

: Not likely. On the average your height will be the average of your biological mom and dad. Might also want to do a family height tree to see what is in your roots.

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Not likely. On the average your height will be the average of your biological mom and dad. Might also want to do a family height tree to see what is in your roots.

Answered 3/13/2023

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A member asked:

I underwent a period of calorie restriction/dieting and exercise from ages 14-15, getting to a low weight of 44kg at 162cm. i gained weight by 16 and grew to to 165cm by 17, then 169 by 21. did i stunt or delay my growth? im shorter than my dad?

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