Does staying active help teenagers grow taller?

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It is good that you are staying active with sports and the gym. This not only maintains your health but also supports your body’s natural growth. At your age, you are around 5 feet 9.5 inches tall, and already within the average to tall height range for males. However, growth after this age mostly depends on whether your growth plates (epiphyseal plates) have fused. This typically occurs between 16 and 18 years of age in most boys, although it can vary.

If you have only grown about half an inch in the past couple of years, it may mean that you are nearing the end of your growth period, especially if you have already experienced most of puberty, such as voice deepening and facial hair. Still, some teenagers grow later than others, especially if they began puberty later than their peers. Genetics is also important. Examining the heights of your parents and close male relatives can provide a general idea of your growth potential.

It is unlikely that you will have a major growth spurt now, but you might still grow another inch or two before your growth plates close completely. To help your body reach its full height, continue what you are already doing. Eat a diet rich in nutrients, especially calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Get enough sleep, at least eight to nine hours every night, and stay physically active. If you are very curious or concerned, a doctor can check your growth plates with a simple X-ray of your hand and wrist. This can help estimate how much more you might grow.

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