Oct 22, 2026
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets for Growing Kids: Growth and Nutrition
Vegetarian kids grow much like meat-eaters, but vegan kids in one study were 3 cm shorter. Learn the key nutrients to plan for, from B12 to calcium.
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Tallest: Netherlands · 177.1 cm
U.S. ranks #52 · 170.1 cm
Shortest: Timor-Leste · 156.4 cm
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From the Netherlands, the tallest nation at 177.1 cm, to Timor-Leste at 156.4 cm — explore our full country rankings with separate averages for men and women.
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Netherlands#1 · Tallest nation
177.1 cm5 ft 9½ in
United States#52 · Men 176.9 · Women 163.3
170.1 cm5 ft 7 in
Timor-LesteShortest nation
156.4 cm5 ft 1½ in
Source: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), adults born in 1996, measured around age 19.
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Oct 16, 2026
Picky Eaters and Growth: Does Picky Eating Affect Height?
Most picky eaters grow normally, while very picky children tend to be slightly shorter. See the research, the nutrients to watch, and when to be concerned.
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Oct 16, 2026
Turner Syndrome and Height: Growth, Treatment, and What to Expect
Girls with Turner syndrome are often about 20 cm shorter than expected. Learn why, how much growth hormone adds, and how early diagnosis protects height.
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