Why are Asians so tall when they are not raised in Asia?

[jennifer_bloom]

There is a stereotype that Asian men are short, but I find when they are raised in western countries, the opposite happens, they end up taller than average.

I visited a Costco store in a city that was mostly south Asian and almost every one inside the store was over 6 feet tall.

A 1920s Stanford study found Japanese children raised in America were 6 inches taller than Japanese children raised in Japan.

[Xawyx-2]

I believe it's because of different diet.

But there are exceptions of course, for example, Zeng Jinlian was born and raised in China, she was the tallest woman in recorded history - 248 cm tall (8'2 ft).

[Xawyx-2]

Thank you for MHO

[Anonymous]

I'm a little over 6'3. Born and raised in Asia lol

[DryGermanGuy]

It’s the same with richer people in Asia: More food and more fatty/sugary food.

[BonzoInBitburg]

Nutrition. South Korean men are 3-5" taller on average than North Korean. Since they share the same genetic heritage it seems obvious that nutrition and improved living conditions and lifestyle play a part in height.

[Communicationisking]

Height restrictions are lifted outside of Asian countries

[Filthy_Immigrant]

wasn't Yao Ming raised in China?