Short stature is defined by national standards of growth and centile charts, taking into account mid parental height, and is generally accepted as a standing height >2SD below the mean. The commonest causes are familial short stature and constitutional delay of growth. Growth hormone deficiency, GH resistance, hypothyroidism, Turner and Cushing’s syndrome are rarer endocrine causes, and malnutrition remains the commonest cause worldwide. Short stature is a general term for people whose height is considerably below average compared to the height of their parents. This is particularly true if both parents are also shorter than average. Genetics is a major determinant of  height . Height is an important parameter and determining height profile through these 13 parameters can help your physician choose an appropriate diet & treatment plan for you.