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Height growth is achieved with the help of growth hormones. A person can gain a height of two inches every year from the age of one till puberty. After hitting puberty, height growth is achieved by four inches. For girls, growth spurs begin early in their teenage years. Faster height growth can be achieved by exercising regularly and taking a good protein diet.

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