Which Parent Determines Your Height? Understanding Genetic Influences on Height
Discover how both parents contribute to your height and the role of genetics and nutrition in growth.
Video transcript
Height is influenced by both parents. Around 60-80% of a person's height is determined by genetics, meaning contributions from both the mother and the father. The remaining percentage involves factors such as nutrition and overall health during developmental years.
Questions and answers
Does height come more from the mother or the father?
Height is influenced by both parents, with genetics contributing around 60-80% from a mix of maternal and paternal genes.
How much does nutrition affect a person’s height?
Nutrition and overall health during childhood and adolescence can impact 20-40% of height development beyond genetic factors.
Can environmental factors change genetically determined height?
While genetics set the potential height range, environmental factors like nutrition and health can affect whether this potential is fully reached.
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