“All the Americans in the study were native born, but the height of the mother does affect the growth potential of the child. So, there is a second generation effect. But this can explain only a small portion of the height difference between Americans and northern Europeans. Regarless of continent of origin, children who grow up under conditions of good health and nutrition are about the same height, on average.” ChildrenMotherGrowthGrowing UpStudyNativeNutritionGood Health Author:Richard H. Steckel
“A rich diet does lead to earlier puberty but to my knowledge it does not student the adolescent growth spurt. Early pregnancy, before reaching adult height, does slow or stop growth.” GrowthRichStudentsPregnancyPuberty Author:Richard H. Steckel