Will I lose weight or get shorter if I become a vegetarian?!
Will I lose weight or get shorter if I become a vegetarian?
I'm around 4 feet and 10 inches now, and almost 14 years old. My parents make me eat meat atleast once a week and they said if I don't grow/gain weight or get smaller I can't become vegetarian.
Answers:
Your diet has nothing to do with growing. How tall you get depends on your genes. Your parents are giving into vegetarian stereotypes that aren't even based off facts. Just make sure you get a well rounded diet of grains, fruits, veggies, beans, legumes, and limit your sugar intake. Soy and tofu are great and actually help you gain weight. Don't get upset just keep yourself healthy and when you move out of their house you will be allowed to be as healthy as you want. It's sad that your parents don't support your decision to eat healthy.