is height determined when you're born?

[vital]

or can you alter your height by what you consume while you're still under 18?

 

[dug777]

nurture is important too

but the limiting factor is genetics>j00

 

[Ronstang]

Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

 

[biostud]

If you get mal nutrienced it will affect your build, but normally eating I don't know.

 

[Vertimus]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

 

[SportSC4]

it's genetics and environment

edit: growth hormone before the epiphyseal plates close will help growth along

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Vertimus

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

but if you eat sh1t you won't attain that height

 

[suse920]

both

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: Vertimus

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

but if you eat sh1t you won't attain that height

OK smartass, let me clarify......genetics sets the max and your behavior determines whether or not you attain it.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: Vertimus

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

but if you eat sh1t you won't attain that height

OK smartass, let me clarify......genetics sets the max and your behavior determines whether or not you attain it.

:thumbsup:

 

[mitmot]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: Vertimus

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

but if you eat sh1t you won't attain that height

OK smartass, let me clarify......genetics sets the max and your behavior determines whether or not you attain it.

:thumbsup:

 

[Queasy]

What? Are you considering taking HeightMax?

 

[imported_Reck]

Originally posted by: Queasy
What? Are you considering taking HeightMax?

god penn and teller need to do an episode about scum like that who prey on people's insecurities.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Reck

Originally posted by: Queasy
What? Are you considering taking HeightMax?

god penn and teller need to do an episode about scum like that who prey on people's insecurities.

hehe. I heard the commercial for this on the radio last night while running out to get groceries. I died laughing thinking about the suckers who would actually buy this.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Height is determined when you are conceived....it is a genetic trait.

hmmm, i was always lead to believe a RANGE Of heights was predetermined, not a specific height.

genetics says i could have been anywhere between 5'6" to 6'1"

i'm 5'11" so i guess i did ok, (btw the two heights above are just made up by me to illustrate a point)

 

[Metron]

Helps to eat more chicken if you want to be taller... most of it in the US is loaded with growth hormones.

 

[DaShen]

Nutrition bolsters the effect of what your genetics already dictate.
In other words, I could have the genetic potential of being 6'10", but if I don't eat correctly and keep myself in a fit condition to grow, it won't happen. Look at your relatives, if they are tall, you have the potential too more than likely. Your nuclear family is probably the best indicator unless your parents went through rough times as kids and were malnourished back then.

 

[Baked]

Diet >*

 

[Siva]

Genetics and diet both influence height. Factors like HGH being available to people who need it and potential hormone irregularities mean there is no set height range for anyone when they are born.

An important factor most people fail to consider is prenatal care. That can have a huge affect on not only height, but physical and mental development as a whole. You could say it affects your potential height before you are born, but its not due to genetics.