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How to increase my height..?
I'm a 17 year boy.. My height approx 5 feet 5 inches... How to increase my height... Is this height is normal height for in this age?? Plz tell me..
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Hi...u can increase your height till the age of 21. The process can be boosted with the help of good diet.
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Take high protein diet and balanced nutrition and do stretch exercises.
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Ms. Geetanjali
Dietitian/Nutritionist
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
Your height is dependent on your genetics.
But exercising daily and Increasing amount of protein in your diet will help.
Add Milk and dairy products, if non-vegetarian add eggs and lean meats (not fried)
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Dr. Souvik Chakraborty
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi dear, it's somehow genetic, but still you can perform some exercise & take Protenious Nutrition to enhance height threshold. For detailed information, you can consult with me.
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