i know that it really all depends on genetics. but is there any way i can get taller through nutrition? i.e. what do i need to eat to get taller? im 17 right now and im 5'4". i want to get to about 5'10".
2006-12-29 15:51:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
get a pair of 6'' heals.
2006-12-29 15:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Alexa K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well since your 17 I'm sorry to say that you won't be growing TOO much more. But if you want a few extra inches talk with your parents and a doctor about growth hormones. They are quite expensive and even if you take them, 5'10'' is aiming kindof high. They worked great for 2 of my friends, they each gained about 3-4 inches!!! Good luck buddy, I know how it feels to be short. I was 5' 4'' up until the 10th grade!!!!
2006-12-29 16:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Firefox88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor nutrition can make people who would otherwise be tall small. Eat healthy from the four food groups. But you are probably not going to get THAT much taller.
2006-12-29 16:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by kitttykitti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't do a thing- it's all genetics-- the only you can do is see your family doc/pediatrician so he can explain to you what "percentile" your growth has been for the past 17 years. He may recommend an x-ray of your lower legs to see if your "growth plates" are still seen-- that is the area of your bone that actually has room for growth and disappear once growth is complete -- it actually looks like a space between your bone and top of bone- good luck to you, sorry for the bad news.
2006-12-29 16:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well even though genetics plays a huge role, theres still a way to alter it. [to an extent]
eat right, exercise and all that stuff you hear from a nutritionist.
i believe [correct me if im wrong] that you have not stopped growing. since your 17 [and boys develop slower than girls] you most likely havent stoped growing yet.
if all else fails, talk to your doctor about growing hormones. he'll help ya!!
hope this helped!
=]
2006-12-29 16:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...Not really. There's a few "miracle" pills, and such, that say they will make you taller... But those are just like those diet pills. If they really worked, everyone would be taking them, you know?
I stand at 6'0 tall, and.. I don't know. I sort of like shorter guys, actually. it's cute.
2006-12-29 15:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by [we're all mad here] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well not much wit the eating certain foods part to help you get taller......there's growth hormones....but hey...I'm only 5'2 and also 17 so ya know...don't feel too bad...
2006-12-29 15:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by MeowTheCow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your 17 i think you stopped growing by now. i'd ask someone with more experiance in bieng short seeing as i'm 5'3 and only 11 yrs old lol
2006-12-29 15:56:03 · answer #8 · answered by loveybunch2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U sleep Dummy !
2006-12-29 15:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by myles h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol i wonder that myself so often. Just stretch- try pilates. Not much you can do.
2006-12-29 15:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by answers4questions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋