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Is it possible to catch up to ones genetic height potential if one suffered from mild anorexia during puberty? i had a mild ed from 14-15. i have since grown 8cms, and am still growing at 21. could this mean im catching up to my height potential?
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Malnutrition nutrition can stunt your growth with something like anorexia. you could still achieve your genetic height potential with healthy diet.
Answered 3/26/2023
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The average growth rate for a thriving teen is 5 cm/yr. Eight CM over a 6 year period does not suggest much linear growth potential. A single x-ray of your wrist/hand can identify growth centers. If yours are open, you can grow taller, if closed. you are done.
Answered 3/30/2023
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