Are 20th century recommendations for growth and height correct?  A Review

Thomas Theodore Samaras

Are 20th century recommendations for growth and height correct? A Review

Thomas Theodore Samaras Reventropy Associates

Keywords: longevity, nutrition, growth, body heigh, chronic disease

Abstract

Findings supporting the counter-intuitive thesis that smaller body size promotes greater health and longevity are reviewed. In addition, the risks of promoting further growth through genetic manipulation are explored in relation to chronic disease and longevity. Supporting examples from animal research are also covered. The biological mechanisms that relate to height and longevity conclude the review.

Author Biography

Thomas Theodore Samaras, Reventropy Associates

Director and Senior Researcher of Reventropy Associates, San Diego Have researched longevity and body size for over 35 years. Published 16 papers in scientific and medical journals and have contributed to three books on health and obesity. Editor of book: Human Body Size and the Laws of Scaling, Nova Science Publishers, NY 2007.

Published

2009-11-01

How to Cite

Samaras, T. (2009). Are 20th century recommendations for growth and height correct? A Review. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 22(4), 171-176. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/312

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Issue

Vol 22 No 4 (2009)

Section

Invited Review

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