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A member asked:
Does playing football afect one's height growth? and what should a 17yr old's diet contain in order to help him get taller?
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No: Football will not stunt growth. Most growth plates close around 16-18 so i don't think u will get much taller. Nothing u can eat will increase ur height. Only growth hormone will help.
Answered 7/18/2015
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Healthy lifestyle: You are most likely to reach your tallest potential height by following a healthy diet, getting appropriate sleep and remaining physically active. There are no exercises that specifically increase height. Football doen not increase or stunt growth.Nothing you eat or drink will add inches.You can stunt your growth by the opposite, poor diet/sleep/inactivity can all take a toll.
Answered 12/10/2013
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