📏Height and weight are partially influenced by genetics, as seen in different dog breeds and mice with genetic mutations.
🧬Twin and adoption studies suggest that body mass index (BMI) is 50-90% heritable.
🌍Environmental factors, such as nutrition, can also affect height and weight.
🥦Proper nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development.
🧪Genetic disorders, such as Marfan syndrome and achondroplasia, can cause extremes in height.
Are height and weight completely determined by genetics?
—No, height and weight are influenced by both genetics and environmental factors, such as nutrition.
What factors determine an individual's height and weight?
—Genetics, nutrition, and other environmental factors can all contribute to an individual's height and weight.
Can genetics alone determine someone's body mass index (BMI)?
—Genetics plays a significant role in determining an individual's BMI, but environmental factors, such as diet and exercise, also contribute.
Can genetic disorders affect height and weight?
—Yes, genetic disorders like Marfan syndrome and achondroplasia can cause extreme variations in height.
How important is nutrition for healthy growth and development?
—Proper nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development, including achieving optimal height and weight.
02:44Height and weight are influenced by both genetics and environmental factors. Different dog breeds and mice with genetic mutations show variations in height and weight.
05:59Twin and adoption studies suggest that body mass index (BMI) is 50-90% heritable.
07:24Environmental factors, such as nutrition, play a role in height and weight. Proper nutrition is important for healthy growth and development.
08:26Genetic disorders like Marfan syndrome and achondroplasia can cause extreme variations in height.
