The English were relatively short in the mid-nineteenth century and so their expeditions return with stories some exaggerated, not doubt about "giants" who lived in other parts of the world.
A rich diet does lead to earlier puberty but to my knowledge it does not student the adolescent growth spurt. Early pregnancy, before reaching adult … - Richard H. Steckel
A rich diet does lead to earlier puberty but to my knowledge it does not student the adolescent growth spurt. Early pregnancy, before reaching adult …
- Richard H. Steckel
There are some effects of the biome. Compact bodies tend to conserve heat relative to linear ones. This can affect average height as well as body pro… - Richard H. Steckel
There are some effects of the biome. Compact bodies tend to conserve heat relative to linear ones. This can affect average height as well as body pro…
I agree that zinc is one of the important micro-nutrients but people require a balanced blend of food for our biological engines. - Richard H. Steckel
I agree that zinc is one of the important micro-nutrients but people require a balanced blend of food for our biological engines.
Taller people tend to earn more on average, although the effect is modest. This is clearly true in occupations where strength is important but also a… - Richard H. Steckel
Taller people tend to earn more on average, although the effect is modest. This is clearly true in occupations where strength is important but also a…
The English were relatively short in the mid-nineteenth century and so their expeditions return with stories some exaggerated, not doubt about "giant… - Richard H. Steckel
The English were relatively short in the mid-nineteenth century and so their expeditions return with stories some exaggerated, not doubt about "giant…
Africans are not as tall as northern Europeans. But Manute Vol and other sports figures in basketball and football receive a lot of press coverage. - Richard H. Steckel
Africans are not as tall as northern Europeans. But Manute Vol and other sports figures in basketball and football receive a lot of press coverage.
The second and third generation effect of immigration accounts for only a small portion of the height shortfall between Americans and northern Europe… - Richard H. Steckel
The second and third generation effect of immigration accounts for only a small portion of the height shortfall between Americans and northern Europe…
Genes are very important at the individual level but these differences tend to cancel at the national level. - Richard H. Steckel
Genes are very important at the individual level but these differences tend to cancel at the national level.
Young children from Guatemala who are adopted into the United States gain considerable height relative to the standards. So the height difference can… - Richard H. Steckel
Young children from Guatemala who are adopted into the United States gain considerable height relative to the standards. So the height difference can…
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