does eating fast food stunt your growth?
369395
Possibly mental growth but it is doubtful that it stunts physical growth. Now if you combine consuming fast food with something else, possibly.
612174
Smoking, coffee, poor diet and lack of exercise are the big ones. Any of those can cancel growth spurts. Genetics isn't a big help, either.
808087
Freaky buddy, it depends on your age, but 4 drops of iodine in milk has been one method taken after every meal.  My cousin did it when he was a teenager in high school and he eventually became a varsity football star.  He gained about 6 inches over his smaller older brother and is about  5'-11".
656052
im sure your hipsdont grow every time you eat something if so, something is wrong with you and you need to see a doctor you are probably not eating the right food
949856
maybe just a little but your still growing your metabolism is fast. as long as you are eating sensibly then it's nothing to worry about. try putting on a few extra pounds you can afford to. luv xx
941147
If you eat more calories than you burn each day, you will gain weight. It doesn't matter whether the calories come from junk food or salad. Either you are eating too much or not exercising enough.
743766
Yes... Thats like disgustingly skinny. However, it is even worse to try to gain weight too hard. Eat normally, maybe have some more protein.\n\nWhat you don't wanna do is trade your skinny body in for a large one, with a side of heart disease. In other words, don't gain weight by chugging Mcdonalds.
448681
No that is just a myth, your height is determined by your DNA (genetic make up). If your going to be tall then your going to be tall, if your going to be short then your going to be short. Saying that smoking will stunt your growth is like saying smoking will change your hair color.....uuuhhhh NO not gonna happen thank you Bye Bye.
923513
The type of food doesn't matter. Your body just stores fat from the calories you consume wherever it wants to. If you want more shape behind, you just have to gain a little weight and do some muscle-building exercises.
977073
Yes, you should eat a lot like the people above have said, but try to make sure it's healthy foods. Protein, dairy, fruits, veggies are all good. Also, remember that muscle weighs more that fat does. The more muscle you have, the more weight you will have without looking like you're fat. That means you should hit the weight room a couple times a week and really work out. Building muscle will help you gain weight but keep the fat off.\n\nBesides that, try not to worry about your weight TOO much. If you play well, it's better than a gigantic person who can squish other people but can barely play at all. Good luck at football!
174127
You gain weight whenever you eat anything.
375649
You need to provide your body with real vitamins and minerals from vegetables and natural foods.  Sugar and white flour and fried foods that have no nutritional value can actually stunt your growth.  I do not drink milk.  Humans are the ONLY species that drinks milk after they are babies...PLUS we drink it from another species!  I wouldnt give my cat my breast milk!  Thats just wrong.  You are still young!  Eat really healthy (tons of veggies!), drink lots of water, get enough sleep and exercise regularily, dont smoke or do drugs (they can make you smaller) and with time you will grow!  Dont be impatient!  You are only a kid once!
58410
No way! Working out with weights will not stunt your growth. Being 5'2" at 15 is no big deal...Most males shoot up between 14 and 18...No need to worry! Keep lifting...it will help you from packing on unwanted pounds around your middle when you do hit your growth spurt!
856936
Not necessarily. The myth the eating after about 6 or 7 p.m. will make you gain weight is simply that; a myth. Your body still needs some energy while you sleep and will use that extra energy (from the food you ate) in the morning. \n\nNow, if you are eating extremely large quantites of unhealthy food, sure, you'll gain weight. But you can do that at any point in the day and still gain weight.
979664
i weigh the same but you're like half a foot taller. i would just say to eat whatever u feel like eating.. dont restrict yourself from anything but remember to keep it healthy. PLZ dont take the advice of those saying u must eat  tons of junk food and not execize because it makes your situation worse. if u do, you'll regret it later on. trust me im going to thru the same thing and its working for me. good luck and i hope u recover. =)
1123980
Your weight is fine and suited to your height.  You shouldn't diet while your body is still growing.  That doesn't mean however that you can't include more fruits and vegetables into your diet.\nYou can also take up things like swimming or power walking which are easy on the joints but help build strong bones.\nDon't stress over your weight because it's REALLY not worth it-- particularly when you are IN a normal weight range.
263490
There are healthier ways than eating as much Burger King and McDonald's as you can. There are products made spcifically for gaining weight that you can find at most health food store, which help you gain weight safely and effectively.\n\nCarbo Gain from Now Foods is a good product that's relatively inexpensive that you may consider.