Does Calcium & Zinc Really Make Teens Taller? - Growth Factors & Nutrition

Question
is it true that teens who eat more food that contain alot of calcium and zinc tend to be taller than other teens?
what else do teens need to grow tall and how many mg do they need per day?


Answer
Not really.  While these are building blocks of good bones and muscle, height is predetermined before birth (at conception) and though lack of proper nutrition may stunt growth/height, nothing will increase whatever height is going to be accomplished genetically.