Is it true that if you eat protein with carbs, will it help someone to grow a-little taller?

Question

I like to eat popcorn. I have been eating it since last month. a few days ago, my dad tells me that i need to start to eating some protein. What kinds of food are there that contain protein? My dad needs me to grow a-little taller. Currently, i am 5' 8''. Last night my dad told me that if i eat any food containing protein mixed with carbs, then i will grow at least 5' 9'' or 5' 10'' is that really true? Or is he wrong? If he is right, please give me a list of foods that i should start eating containing protein/carbs
Thank U for ur help!!!!

Answer 1

No, height is hereditary. 5'8 is actually average, you don't need to be so tall anyway. Do you play blacksetball or what?

Answer 2

no, dad's wrong. protein is just one part of balanced nutrition. carbs are largely unnecessary but if you are selective, they are a good source of energy. because many nutritious foods do contain carbs, you need to eliminate all the non-nutritious "junk" carbs that you can.

Off the top of my head, to answer your question about which proteins to eat - nuts, lentils, eggs, yogurt, beans, fish, turkey, cottage cheese, chicken, etc. Many fruits and vegetables have non-negligable protein. Popcorn has protein, carbs, and fiber, and as long as you don't buy the microwavable stuff with weird additives, or load on salt and butter, it's not a bad food to eat.

Here is a list of "superfoods", which is just a trendy term for the foods your diet should consist largely of if you can afford them.

http://www.wildoats.com/u/health100443/

do your own search for some similar lists and information on how much of each to eat every week.

You're going to need to start researching and not stop for awhile if you want to understand diet. For starters, you might want to look into good fats vs. bad fats... that way you can explain them to your dad and make sure he is aware of the concept.

Oh, and correct diet won't affect your height much at all unless you are severly malnourished, but it's still worth doing. Might help with muscle and general well-being, for example.

Answer 3

hi,good question.You know if u r elder than 21 years it`s not true what is ur father tellin u,cuz the bones go taller if there is any cartliges,because if there is any cartliges there`ll be some process called cartilagenous which removes the cartilge and replaced it with bone.The ppl who are younger than 21 they usually do have these catilges in there bone.Greetings to ur father.

Answer 4

JUST TO STAY EVEN THE HUMAN BODY REQUIRES 1/2 POUND OF PROTEIN EVERY DAY. TO MAKE MUSCLES AND HEIGHT I'D RECOMMEND AT LEAST TWICE THAT.

Answer 5

You need a balanced diet to provide energy for growth, but if you are done growing nothing will make you grow more.

Answer 6

your height is genetically pre-determined you cant change the genes you have. Have a look at your parents and grandparents, That's where you get your genes from...good luck

Answer 7

Lots of spinach with get you big muscles too.