Diet will stunt growth?

[werdmaster]

I was eating a lot less carbs for a while, and Ive become skinny (working on my six pack). As well, ive been limiting the general size of my meals.

But, my parents are trying to make me get off of this "diet". They claim that if I continue this, im not going to be able to grow to my full potential. Is this true? If I eat substantially, will I grow better?

Also, Ive been really hungry lately, so I couldnt keep up this diet. Does this mean Im getting ready for a growth spurt? Cuz im just extremely freakin hungry, and im putting on back the weight i lost.

 

[Shiftkey]

Knowing your age might help

 

[Omega]

Here's the trick. Eat as much as you find your loosing weight at a steady rate (usually 2 lbs MAX a week). If your hungry, you need to change your ratios or eat more in general.

 

[werdmaster]

Oh my bad, I was gonna tell u that im 15

 

[Shiftkey]

Yes, eating too little can stunt your growth. That's why any diet program you read about is for 18+. If you want a six pack, eat a normal amount to insure that you get the nutrients you need, don't eat any fast food or junk, and increase the amount of cardio you do.

 

[werdmaster]

Thanks, Another Question

Yo man thanks, I probably should have listened to my parents. Dammit I hope im not gonna be shorter cuz of this. K so ima eat normal amounts, and do some nice cardio.

Two more questions
Will weight lifting mess up my growth?
How can I make sure I grow to my full potential?

 

[Omega]

Re: Thanks, Another Question

Originally posted by werdmaster
Yo man thanks, I probably should have listened to my parents. Dammit I hope im not gonna be shorter cuz of this. K so ima eat normal amounts, and do some nice cardio.

Two more questions
Will weight lifting mess up my growth?
How can I make sure I grow to my full potential?

1. No
2. Be a normal kid. Weightlifting can't do anything to you as long as you do it properly.

 

[Vincent]

Re: Thanks, Another Question

Originally posted by werdmaster
Dammit I hope im not gonna be shorter cuz of this.

your size is affected by your DNA, not by what you eat. Thats why those shots that apparently increase the size of young kids don't make them freakishly tall its just initiates a growth spurt.

You most likely won't be shorter from a diet, you might have a growth spurt and not get the calcium needed to insure proper bone health.