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Can being underweight as a teenager stunt ones growth? i was around 44kg at 14-15 years old, with a height of 163cm. i was very active, but wasnt a big eater. could this have stunted my growth, bearing in mind that i still grew to 170cm by 21?

Q: can being underweight as a teenager stunt ones growth? i was around 44kg at 14-15 years old, with a height of 163cm. i was very active, but wasnt a big eater. could this have stunted my growth, bearing in mind that i still grew to 170cm by 21?

: Maybe/not. A males expected final height is the average of both parents + 5cm +/-. You don't supply enough data to see if you are near expected final height or not to reason out any cause.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe/not. A males expected final height is the average of both parents + 5cm +/-. You don't supply enough data to see if you are near expected final height or not to reason out any cause.

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Answered 3/28/2023

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Poor health and diet can interfere with growth. Family history and DNA are also contributing factors. An endocrinologist can best explain this to you.

Answered 3/28/2023

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A member asked:

Can being underweight as a teenager stunt ones growth? i was around 44kg at 14-15 years old, with a height of 163cm. i was very active, but wasnt a big eater. could this have stunted my growth, bearing in mind that i still grew to 170cm by 21?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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