Does amount, thickness of body hair vary by ethnicity?
603921
It is true that certain ethnicity's do have more, and thicker body hair, than others do. This is because, body hair is a trait that is inherited, from genes. Thick body hair is an inherited trait, that is common in certain groups from specific parts of the world. It has been passed down through the generations, and is still quite prevalent, even today, because specific groups tend to marry, within their own specific ethnic groups.
517395
First of all, don't worry about a perfect match, as we say in Mexico "siempre hay un roto para un descosido" translated would say "there's always a broken for a unswed" or something like that. Second, you need to know exactly what your genetical status is, if your family is of same complexion, then it is ok. Sometimes a gene remains hidden for a long time. Then, if you really have a growth problem, 136cm is not bad, there are a lot of people who like short people. And by the way 136cm is 4.45ft for those who want to answer also.
358925
The darker your pigmentation, the thicker and darker your hair is going to be. It`s a genetic trait. Most people have the same amount of hair.\nA very light colored blond will have just at much hair, but it is much much thinner and lighter so not nearly as obvious.
474523
There are some great maps out there correlating skin tone with a modeled optimum at each geographic point.  That optimum is based on balancing the need to avoid burning and skin cancer against the need to obtain UV light for creation of vitamin D.  \n\nOther adaptations relate to features of the environment.  Northern Europeans, Inuit, and Eskimo people have a distribution of fat on their bodies that is optimized for heat retention.  The body shape of a Masai, for example, would be less than optimal near the North Pole.\n\nThere is a hypothesis that many traits are associated with sexual selection or may pertain to the tradeoff between sexual selection and aspects of the environment.  The distribution of fat tissue, particularly in women, in different races has been proposed as correlated with cultural differences in male preference as well as with adaptaion to the local environment.\n\nFinally, there is the feature of accident.  The epicanthal fold of many East Asians might have been beneficial to many Caucasians, but perhaps by chance the feature simply wasn't present in founding populations in Europe.  Characteristics in founding population and gained or lost by chance certainly play a big role in differences in humans from different geographic areas.  Not everythig is adaptive.\n\nBear in mind that this is not based on fixed differences among populations or races of humans, but instead on gene frequency in different populations.  For example, Swedes are lighter in skin color than the Ndebele not because each population has distinct genes, but because those genes differ in frequency.  Among all the loci that contribute to skin color, Swedish populations have very few alleles that code for dark skin.  Each individual Swede will therefore have only a few dark loci where dark alleles are present whereas most loci will have light alleles.  The Ndebele populations and individuals would act in reverse.
392659
It depends, it changes among the part of the body, diet, race, etc, etc
259417
Yes it is. You'd be surprised at the recessive genes  a lot of black  folks have, so they may just look like the average person of African decent but they may have a lot of other genes from other groups dormant in their genetic code. So it is entirely possible that the child could have straight hair.
1088938
Do you mean vary on the one person depending on how they feel? ie going green with illness, red with sunburn etc?\n\nOr do you mean vary between individuals, ie Africans tend to have darker skin than Europeans?
951519
Umm race is a part of genetics.  Food intake, and activity level also play a part.
723295
Whatever looks proportional to their body type.
631970
ACTUALLY, BODY HAIR WAS VERY SCARCE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES...IT JUST WASN'T IN OUR GENES, BUT OF COURSE NOW MOST OF OUR GENES OUR SATURATED WITH THOSE OF OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, SO IT KINDA DEPENDS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR BLOOD LINE. I KNOW THAT ALOT OF MY MALE ELDERS HAVE VERY LITTLE OR NO FACIAL HAIR...THEN THERE'S THE WOMEN ELDERS, VERY LITTLE BODY HAIR...MY GRANDMA HAS NEVER HAD TO SHAVE HER LEGS OR ARMPITS, MY GREAT GRANDMA ALSO...THEY JUST NEVER GOT ANY, LUCKY LADIES!!!
749201
I'd probably have more body hair.
1112761
no. your genes and heritage determine your eye color/hair color.
870935
Studies suggest that there is a difference in penis size among length.\nAny given race on average will only differ by about 1/4 - 1 inch when compared to others.
709596
Sorry to burst the bubble, but there is no special plan for body measurements. Fat deposit patterns depend on\n\na) sex \nb) genetics\nc) dominance of hormones (testosterone and estrogen) over each other.\n\nNone of these factors are heavily influneced by food group. There are certain unproven studies that suggest certian foods increase estrogen and certain others testosterone, but there still doesn't exist any proven scientific theory behind that. \n\nYour best bet is to follow a reasonable exercise program and diet geared to reduce fat - where you lose it from cannot be controlled
1083946
Very slight differences, but not enough to classify one race as superior or inferior at any event.  For instance, Norwegians tend to be taller than Southern Mexicans, but that has no bearing on anything.  It's pretty much a myth.  It more has to do with genetics from the direct ancestors.  Good question!
1638
it's all genetic.  If your Dad has chest hair, you probably will too.  If he's pretty bare, you are likely to be too.  I guess if your Mom has heavy facial hair (eww) you could tell if you are likely to grow some hair on your chest.  But there's a lot of variety out there.  I have more than I'd like, but you may still get some yet.
171586
most likely so but it depends on where your coming from and what your race is or what your family tree is like