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Men from wealthy countries are getting taller because their diet is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus

Mean male height in countries with a high level of GDP is 23 cm greater than in countries with a low level, a difference that has risen by 1.5 cm over the last 30 years. Thanks to a more varied diet rich in animal products, the annual nitrogen and phosphorus intake of people in wealthy countries is practically twice that of those in poor countries.

Countries Diet Fao @en Food Geu @en Gpd Height Intake Jordi sardans @en Josep peñuelas @en Man Men Nature scientific reports @es @en Nitrogen @en Phosphorus Poberty Richness