Now that we've all had our say about genetics and nutrition, let's look again at your question. At age 14 you are wondering if you will put on another 4 inches. I think your current growth pattern practicly assures it. It's likely that you will continue growing for the next 4 to 6 years and the growth spurts that should occur every 6 to 9 months should give you 1/2 an inch to 1 1/2 inches each time. So don't worry. Just eat right, especially proteins and dairy products, stay active and you'll be fine.

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i disagree with it.

if its the truth, why those people who delivers stuff didnt shrink? if you are saying about old folks,they dont shrink.its hunkback most of the time moreover they dont carry heavy objects too.


P.S just my view about it.

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Yeah I don't know if there is too much you can do as height is mostly genetic. Even if you do everything doctors have said will maximize your height and nothing to stunt your growth (like consuming any caffeine), the effects would be minimal.

On a different note, does anybody know what percentage of people continue to grow in college? By grow I mean an inch or more. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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Hey guys. If height is strictly genetics-limited, how come basketball and swimming like activities helps people grow tall. Look at basket ball players. I am not any genetic specialist or any one like that. But I think exercises like stretching exercises plays a major role in one's height.

Many encourage short teens to do swimming and play basketball. Is this a myth or do these stretching exercises really help a person to grow tall? I for one think that they do help a lot. But some people are who does not do any kind of out door activities are some times tall. They may be genetically gifted or some thing.

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I'm fairly certain that doing physical activities allow for more "space" between the joints and vertebrae in your back and such. So, that could make you a little taller.

Aside from that, I really don't think that sports are going to do much for your height. If you're already tall, of course you're going to play basketball. If you're shorter, you can still play basketball, but I really don't think that simply playing basketball and being around tall people is going to make a person taller.

Simple nutrition and good sleep allows the body to reach its full potential.

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