correlational
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In affluent Western countries, a shift away from animal proteins like dairy and pork toward more cereals and sugary carbohydrates coincides with a slowdown in the historical increase of adult male height, indicating that nutritional changes during childhood and adolescence may be affecting growth.

Evidence from Studies

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The study found that when people in wealthy countries started eating less meat and dairy and more bread and sugary foods, boys stopped growing taller over time — suggesting their diets weren’t giving them the right nutrients to grow properly.

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No contradicting evidence found

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