1 Understand that most of your height will be determined by genetics of your
family:
Height is a polygenic trait, meaning that it's influenced by several different genes. Having two short parents doesn't necessarily mean you'll be short, just as two tall parents won't make you a giant. However, if most of the people on both sides of your family are short, odds are that you'll be short, too. Don't be discouraged, though. The truth is that you can't know how tall you'll be until you reach full physical adulthood in your mid twenties.
2 Drink Milk:
Milk is rich in calcium, an important mineral for bone growth. Besides calcium, milk has vitamin A and protein that are essential for the development of the body, including height.
3 Get Adequate Sleep :
Research suggests that growing teens need at least 8 hours of rest every night, with 11 hours being far more effective at promoting healthy growth.
4 Stay Away From Unhealthy Habits :
- Scientific study shows that caffeine have a high ability of keeping you from sleeping soundly and regularly. Kids and adolescents need about 9 hours of sleep, and caffeine hurt the ability to get that much sleep.
- The effects of smoking and second-hand smoke on BMI are inconclusive. According to Columbia University's Internet Health Resource : the available research suggests that children who smoke, or who are exposed to second-hand smoke are shorter than those who do not smoke or are children of non-smokers
- Anabolic steroids inhibit bone growth in young children and teens, along with lowering sperm count, decreasing breast size, elevating blood pressure and putting you at higher risk of heart attack
5 Exercise your body :
The simplest way to increase height is by stretching the spine. After crossing puberty the only way to increase body height is by working on your spine and body posture. Regular exercising strengthens the back that gives you better posture and support. Whilst stretching, increases the flexibility of the spine and optimizes your chances of growing taller.
