Thread: How to get taller while in a diet.

I'm pretty sure height is determined by genetics.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I'm pretty sure height is determined by genetics.

height based on genetics is depends on the person can be from 50-70% determining there height. the rest is what u eat.

are u shere about that thats a big %

Not too sure that drinking milk is going to necessarily make you grow taller ..

But yes you can drink Milk and still lose weight. You can get Skim milk to deal with the fat problem (although, the fat in milk isn't necessarily bad. Even though Saturated fats get a bad rep, your body actually DOES require SOME, and including a little (little being the key word) in your diet certianly won't hurt ya, and can actually be beneficial.).
Also the sugars found in milk are not bad for you either, they're natural sugars and are actually healthy.
Also Dairy (mainly the calcium found in dairy) has been linked to weight loss, mainly fat mass, so drinking some milk might even be more benefical than not drinking the stuff.

With all that said though, remember at the end of the day it comes down to calories. Have you burned more than you've consumed? Thats what you need to ask yourself.

Originally Posted by Dynghetti

height based on genetics is depends on the person can be from 50-70% determining there height. the rest is what u eat.

Can you cite a source for this?

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Can you cite a source for this?

google. any site will tell u

Insufficient nutrients to cause growth will obviously stop growth, both in weight and in height.

Originally Posted by Spud

Insufficient nutrients to cause growth will obviously stop growth, both in weight and in height.

I agree with this, but I never knew it worked the other way too.

Originally Posted by Spud

Insufficient nutrients to cause growth will obviously stop growth, both in weight and in height.

I couldn't find any, could you drop a link?

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I couldn't find any, could you drop a link?

HERE 's a good link. Lifestyle will definitely affect your height, it's not just about genes.
But to say drinking milk will help you grow taller is too general of a comment...

Originally Posted by Tom_B

HERE 's a good link.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I couldn't find any, could you drop a link?

Think about it logically.

Originally Posted by Spud

Think about it logically.

I was just thinkin of it as Genetics show your potential for height, while lack of nutrition can cause stunts in growth, similar to smoking or whatever. I know what you're saying as logically, but sometimes things aren't that simple. Like I'm over 6 feet tall right now. I find it implausible that by eating even better (or drinking milk), I could put additional inches on as I please. I should have paid attention in class.

growth hormones o.0?

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I was just thinkin of it as Genetics show your potential for height, while lack of nutrition can cause stunts in growth, similar to smoking or whatever. I know what you're saying as logically, but sometimes things aren't that simple. Like I'm over 6 feet tall right now. I find it implausible that by eating even better (or drinking milk), I could put additional inches on as I please. I should have paid attention in class.

What I meant was that you'd need sufficient nutrients to achieve your full potential. I don't think adding milk to the diet would cause you to grow more than you would be destined to, but the calcium would probably help you get there.

Originally Posted by Spud

What I meant was that you'd need sufficient nutrients to achieve your full potential. I don't think adding milk to the diet would cause you to grow more than you would be destined to, but the calcium would probably help you get there.

Oh. Then you quoted the wrong person, because those were my original thoughts. I figured good nutrition is obviously beneficial; bad nutrition isn't; but eating especially good won't blast us past our potential point determined by genetics just because we eat well.

In today's society it has minimal if any impact on overall height.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Oh. Then you quoted the wrong person, because those were my original thoughts. I figured good nutrition is obviously beneficial; bad nutrition isn't; but eating especially good won't blast us past our potential point determined by genetics just because we eat well.

most of the time genetics mean alot but sometimes it doesnt. everyones body is differnet just because ur father 510 and ur motther 5'5 dont mean ur gunna be in between. u could end up shorter then ur mother or taller then ur father. the additional inches as well as the inches that u may never add has 100% to do wit ur diet/health(.)

Genetics go beyond just your mother and father.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Genetics go beyond just your mother and father.

My pops is 5'10", mother 5'2" (no grandparents over 6')... I'm 6'3" and ate garbage as a youngster

I have the solution to all of your shortness woes:

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

My pops is 5'10", mother 5'2" (no grandparents over 6')... I'm 6'3" and ate garbage as a youngster

Same here. My Mom and dad are short and skinny. My brother is 6'4 280, and I'm 6'2 235. My father is 5'8 160.

Originally Posted by KelJu

My brother is 6'4 280, and I'm 6'2 235. My father is 5'8 160.

How big was the milkman?

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

How big was the milkman?

ha

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

How big was the milkman?