Specifically in early childhood or teen years.

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    1 year ago

    Being malnourished as a child/teen (pretty much any time prior to or at the beginning of puberty) can stunt growth. It can also cause other issues, but sometimes these children will grow into their 20s during a phase called “catch up growth”.

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8005092/