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Shrinking Nation
The average height of American adults has been declining, according to a new study. Immigration from Central American countries, where adults are generally shorter, may have contributed to the slightly lower average height in the U.S. But other factors, like nutrition, might also be playing a role, according to researchers. Why do you think the average height is decreasing?