Height / Question
Published: September 18, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
If my mom is 5'6" and my dad is 6'5", and I'm a girl how tall will I be?
Signed: How Tall Will I Be?
Dear How Tall Will I Be?,
It is very difficult to predict how tall you will be when just looking at the heights of your parents. Both parents' growth genes influence your growth potential to various degrees and it is not easy to predict which genes will have the most influence. Some other things that affect your final adult height is your health status and your ethnic background.
This seems to be a pretty popular type question. For some other questions like yours, see "Pro-Player", "Will I Be Short Forever?" and "Not Growing At 19".
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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