A 41-year-old member asked:
can being overweight stunt growth before puberty?
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Dr. Jay Park answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
No: To the contrary to the general belief, linear growth of overweight children is generally enhanced.
Answered on Dec 9, 2015
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