Quite a few young men would like to increase their height. However, a study by nutritionists at the University of Bonn shows that they do not benefit from increased protein intake in terms of their ...

Protein boosts height growth in girls. Just seven grams over daily protein intake recommendation can increase height by one centimeter. Quite a few young men would like to increase their height.

Young girls with eating disorders whose growth is stunted by inadequate nutrition may achieve catch-up growth in height if they regain weight soon enough — but it takes several years, a new study ...

There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more or less in length than the 6-8 centimeters that is considered standard.