I've just turned 17 and I'm very worried about my height issue. I havent been growing for years i think.. My nutritional diet is very well. My parents are quite short. I'm 5'7 and I am very eager to being 5'9+. Is there anyway that can help me into growing taller?
123513
take calicium supplements to get taller. I should know. I take them and I am only 12 but are 5 feet 7 inches
228269
supposedly- you double your height from age 2 1/2 or 3 but that is either an urban myth or a rule of thumb from who know where- your dr. can guide you as to your possible height-the best you can do is eat right, sleep enough, get plenty of normal exercise- and be happy you are healthy regardless of your height- be a good person-regardless of your height-that is not the most importamnt thing- be happy-be healthy- i had uncles who were short and some who were tall-all from the same parents- it did not affect their lives- don't worry- be happy !!
432585
I don't know about taller but I do know about gaining weight. It's really easy go to www.differentu.com and look for nutritional shakes and all you do is take one with every meal you eat and you will gain weight! simple. You can add things you love like fruit, ice, yogart, etc.  So check it out and see what you think. God bless you and I wish you the best!!
590073
it depends on your height, your metabolism, how active you are....lots of things. \nplus since you are still growing you may go through periods of time where you gain weight and then have a growth spurt. \ntalk to your parents if you are worried that you are over weight or underweight. if you are really that worried you can have your parents make a doctors appointment for you and discuss whatever anxiety you may have with your weight. \n\ni wouldn't worry about it at your age, especially if your doctor doesn't believe it is an issue. just try to eat healthy (that doesn't mean to not eat junk, just eat it in moderation) and to stay active.
196315
you have 4-5 yrs to grow..\n\neat healthy foods..\n\nplay basketball or such outdoor sports..\n\notherwise if u have a family line of avg height, you cant do much
56565
Everybody is different. People have told me that I wont grow any taller when I was 19 (I was 5'2") Especially since I was girl because girls stop growing at a younger age. But now Im 21 and I grew to 5'5 1/2. I had another growth spurt at around age 20 and grew three inches in one year. Especially after I started eating calcum chews.\n\nI think the key is to take advantage of your growth spurts. Eat more vitamins and calcium supplements. Also since I sleept on a firmer bed I lengthened my back. After a few years of sleeping like this I think It helped out alot.\n\nAnd being as young as you are, your testosterone has yet to kick into full gear! Be paitient and good luck!
339832
You can't really influence your final height, other than through malnourishment.  As a healthy, physically fit male, you just need to accept how tall you will be.  Look at your male relatives on both sides of your family--you could take after your mother's side, or your dad's, or a combination of both.  If all of the men on both sides are six feet or more, you have a good chance of getting there.  If they are all 5'8, you might get '10 or so, but since you can't choose your parents, you can't choose your height.  You are already at average height, if that is your height without shoes. Work your upper body well, widen your shoulders and build your chest, and no one will care how tall you are.
380737
you will still grow (till about 18), but there is nothing you can do to grow taller........
284758
You're still below average height for an American woman and at your age, almost any height is normal (I was 5'7" when I started ninth grade.)  You can't know for sure when you will stop growing, but a year or so after your periods start is a good gauge.\n\nDon't try to stunt your growth using junk food.  Not only will it not work, you'll just get fat and unhealthy.
296967
There is no food that will make you grow taller. It depends on your genes and not the food you eat. \n\nIf you are a girl, then you probably can't grow any more and will stay that small.\n\nIf you are a boy, then you will continue to grow until you are 21.
404804
Yes. Girls can keep growing well into their late teens. Just because you've had your period doesn't mean that puberty is over. To guess how tall you would get I'd have to know how tall your parents are. You will most closely take after one of them. Me for instance, I took after my mother. She is 5ft 4 and my dad is 6ft. I am about 5ft tall, and am 24 so definately no more growing for me!
225589
height is determined by genetics...your gonna be as tall as was determined when your mom's egg met your father's sperm...are your parents short? I saw a special on TLC were they said that only 1% of the population is over 6'1"... seems kind of hard to believe...huh?\n there is a surgery where they screw some extra leg bone to your own...Ive heard that it is painful\nI'm only 4'11" and I'm 26...I've been this height ever since i was 12...that is the last time i grew...i don't smoke or drink a lot of caffeine...so obviously it was genetics!\nyour fine just the way you are!\nGood luck...hope you grow some more...you still have a few years
521048
there are better things that you can do to grow taller than just take supplements.. drink a lot of milk (at least 3 full cups per day), play basketball, stretch whenever you can and the most important thing : have confidence about yourself
524610
I grew for three years after I got my period. I think its different with everyone. How tall are your parents? That could be a good indication. I did exactly the same growth pattern as my mother.
540649
What are you talking about? You're 5'9 and you are only 14. There's nothing you can do, you grow naturally, you can't control that. I'm 18 and 6"1 (if there was a way I'd know).  Man you''ve got a lot of growing left ( Men don't stop growing until 21, women 18).  Since you're already so tall, in a couple of years you may be 6"7 and up range.
396709
you can't know for sure.you're 11 years old so you still have a lot to grow. I'm 16 and I was about 5'2" last year, now I'm 6 feet tall so don't worry you can still grow a lot.
507395
If you are still at school you should be still growing and its a well known fact that a growing body needs to be fed with correct nutrition\nso talk to your parents about this that is if they claim you