FACT CHECK #NXSNLHUH

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Decades of research have yielded no scientifically valid evidence to suggest that drinking coffee stunts a person's growth 2 3 6. While caffeine use in children remains controversial due to its potential effects on brain activity and development, high-credibility sources state there is no proof it directly impacts height 1 4 10. Height is primarily determined by genetics and overall nutrition rather than caffeine intake 5. One study noted that maternal caffeine consumption during pregnancy was associated with slightly shorter offspring, but this does not prove that coffee consumption by the child themselves has the same effect 12. Because researchers emphasize an absence of evidence or insufficient evidence rather than a definitive disproof of all possible impacts, the claim is technically UNVERIFIED 7 10 11. Readers are encouraged to consult Harvard Health [2] to understand how this common myth persists despite the lack of scientific support.

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1. 1 · pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govACADEMIC
   Caffeine Consumption in Children: Innocuous or Deleterious ... - PMC

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2. 2 · health.harvard.eduACADEMIC
   Can Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth? - Harvard Health

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3. 3 · smithsonianmag.comACADEMIC
   It's a Myth: There's No Evidence That Coffee Stunts Kids' Growth

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4. 4 · mcgill.caACADEMIC
   Coffee Doesn't Stunt Your Growth - McGill University

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5. 5 · phillyfairtrade.comACADEMIC
   How Does Coffee Affect Your Height? Science Weighs In

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6. 6 · nytimes.comNEWS
   The Claim: Drinking Coffee Can Stunt a Child's Growth

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7. 7 · webmd.comWEB
   Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth? - WebMD

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8. 8 · theroasterie.comWEB
   Myth or Fact: Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth? - The Roasterie

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9. 9 · healthline.comWEB
   Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth? Facts vs Myths - Healthline

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10. 10 · medicalnewstoday.comWEB
    Can drinking coffee slow a child's growth? - Medical News Today

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11. 11 · sprudge.comWEB
    Despite What Your Parents Told You, Coffee WON'T Stunt ... - Sprudge

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12. 12 · cbsnews.comWEB
    Could caffeine really stunt children's growth? - CBS Boston

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