In daily life, in terms of women's mate selection standards, tall men are often more popular than short men. For many men themselves, they also think that being tall is a good thing, and short men may suffer from self-confidence.
So, what is the perfect height for a man?
If this question is answered by women, many people’s answer may be: 1.8 meters! One meter 79 is not enough. Although it is a little bit different from 1.8 meters, many people think it is very different.
In daily life, many people think that being taller is better, but some studies have found that the taller one has a shorter lifespan. So, is this statement true or false? Is this statement reliable?
What is the height of a man that meets the standard? Research shows that the higher the height, the shorter the life span? Is it true or false?
A person's height is related to the genes of his parents and is also related to acquired factors. In fact, there is no standard or pattern for people's height.
If you want to find the answer, you can refer to the average height. If it exceeds the average height of a man, it will be considered as meeting the standard. So, what is the average height of Chinese men?
According to the "2020 China Resident Nutrition and Chronic Disease Report", the average height of male residents aged 18 to 44 in China is 169.7cm.
For male friends, once this age reaches this standard, then their body will meet the standard.
Whether from the perspective of external and internal factors of height, the former and the latter are life factors, and each account for half. If the parents are tall, the child's natural height is likely to be very high.
Highlights in the two critical moments of a child, the child's early childhood and adolescence, if you grasp these two critical periods and get enough sleep through reasonable exercise during balance, your height is likely to be improved.
For tall men, they are often very confident, and are often loved by other girls, and are also welcomed by adults when looking for a job.
However, will tall men be healthier than shorter people? Through some research, it was found that the truth was exactly the opposite! In comparison, short people will be healthier and longer.
The relationship between height and lifespan has been studied for more than 100 years. Whether it is animal experiments or research on people in the same region, it has been found that people with small sizes and short statures live longer.
Previously, studies have found that in Sardinia, Italy, men over 70 years old have a longer average lifespan of less than 163cm, living 2 years more than tall people.
"PLoS One" also published an article that conducted a 40-year follow-up survey of 8,006 Japanese-Americans in Hawaii:
. The shorter you are, the longer you are, and people with heights below 158 cm are more likely to live to be over 80 years old.
. The higher the height, the higher the chance of cancer and mortality.
When exploring the reasons, the researchers found that the proportion of the FOXO3 allele " longevity gene " is higher in short people.
People with this allele are often shorter because the growth hormone regulates the insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) decrease. But the advantage is that fasting insulin levels are relatively low, and they also become more sensitive to insulin and have a longer life span.
Many studies have also found that growth hormone exceeds a certain limit to promote aging and shorten lifespan. When the growth hormone level rises to the pathological range, it will be detrimental to health and shorter lifespan.
For short people, it is less likely to get cancer; another advantage of being short is that the risk of developing cancer (especially cancers that are not related to smoking) is lower.
In 2018, World Cancer Research Foundation and the American Cancer Institute released the "Global Report on Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activities and Cancer Prevention". This study clearly states that height is related to eight types of cancers! For every 5cm increase in height in adults, the risk of cancer will also increase accordingly.
. Breast cancer : A 6% increase before menopause ; 9% increase after menopause.
. Ovarian cancer: increased by 8%.
. Pancreatic cancer : Increased by 7%.
. Endometrial cancer: Increased by 7%.
.Prostate cancer : Increase 4%.
. Renal cancer : Increase 10%.
. Skin cancer . Malignant melanoma: increased by 12%; Skin basal cell carcinoma : increased significantly, but there is no specific value for the time being.
A study of 22.8 million Korean adults in an article in 2019 found that for every 5 cm increase in height, the risk of cancer (except esophageal cancer) in each part increases by 9%. Among them, the risks of thyroid cancer , breast cancer, lymphoma , testicular cancer and renal cancer increased the most, and the correlation between height and cancer was more significant in women and non-smoking men.
However, these studies do not say that a tall person's lifespan will definitely be short. No matter whether people are tall or short, they should be rational about lifespan and do not over-interpret.
For every adult male, the proportion of height will not change. As he grows older, the bones will lose more, and the body may shrink after reaching a certain age.
Whether a man lives long is actually related to many factors. It cannot be judged by his height alone. Long-term unhealthy diet, coupled with bad work and rest habits, may affect people's lives and health. What is the height of
people?
It is reported that American scientists believe that there is an optimal height for humans, 165-168 cm for men and 159-162 cm for women.
Scientific research that obtained this data explains that in order to survive, tall people need to eat more food that can provide energy, absorb more water and oxygen , thereby increasing the burden on various organs of the body.
The short human body surface area is relatively small, the daily energy consumption is less, the nutrients are needed, and the body has strong tolerance.
Recommended to be taller:
. Exercise regularly
At present, it is generally believed that physical exercise is the first element of prolonging life. Participating in physical exercise can have a positive impact on various organs and systems of the human body, enhance physical fitness, improve people's adaptability to the external environment, resistance and immunity , thereby effectively preventing aging and prolonging life.
. Balanced diet
The types and quantity of food in the diet are arranged reasonably, the nutritional supply is of quality and quantity, and the proportion of various nutrients is appropriate. It can promote the normal growth and development of the human body, enhance physical fitness and adaptability to the environment, and prevent the occurrence of various diseases.
So, if you want to live a long life, don’t be picky about your food, and develop the habit of a balanced diet.
can be summarized as: foods you don’t like should be taken as medicine, staple foods should not be missing rice and flour, health porridge should be eaten regularly, radish and garlic should not be lost, fish should not be lost, eat more beneficial fat, and do not be too much coarse grains.
. Keep a good mood
As people age, people's circle of life will also shrink. Children are busy with work and often have a lot to say but have nowhere to express it. They are prone to form an introverted personality and are harmful to the body.
The impact of a person's emotions on health is beyond refutation. If we can treat every day with a good mood, it can not only make our bodies healthier, but also make the whole person look younger and more energetic than his peers. As the saying goes, "A smile is a young age", which shows how important a person's mentality is to his health.
Extension: What foods can help extend lifespan?
.Apple
Although apple is an ordinary fruit, it has many functions.
Eating one apple a day can greatly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease . The quercetin in apples not only has anti-inflammatory effects, but also prevents cancer cells from developing. At the same time, apples are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can improve the body's immunity and cardiovascular function.
. Fish
Nowadays, many people choose fish instead of pigs, cows, and sheep when eating meat, because we all know that the nutritional ingredients of fish are rich ingredients. People who care about heart health should eat more fish. Making fish dishes three times a week or eating 30 grams of fish a day can reduce the risk of stroke by 50%.
Medical research has proved that the proportion of Japanese and Eskimos who often eat fish is much smaller than those who rarely eat fish.
. Garlic
In daily life, people are exposed to garlic every day, and eating a small amount of garlic every day is also beneficial to our health.
garlic can not only help prevent and treat colds, but also reduce the risk of gastric cancer and intestinal cancer and enhance digestive function. In addition, garlic can purify blood vessels, prevent blood vessel blockage, and effectively prevent vascular diseases.
.Strawberry
Eating more strawberries can help fully supplement vitamin C. In addition, strawberries are also rich in iron, which can help improve immunity . In addition, the dyed substances and essential oils in strawberries can form special enzymes to help prevent cancer.
