Size, Type and Proportion
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Constituents of the human body |
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| Constituent | Weight | Percent of atoms |
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| Oxygen | 38.8 kg | 25.5% |
| Carbon | 10.9 kg | 9.5% |
| Hydrogen | 6.0 kg | 6.3% |
| Nitrogen | 1.9 kg | 1.4% |
| Calcium | 1.2 kg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus | 0.6 kg | 0.2% |
| Potassium | 0.2 kg | 0.07% |
The average height of an adult male human (in developed countries) is about 1.7–1.8 m (5'7" to 5'11") tall and the adult female about 1.6–1.7 m (5'2" to 5'7") tall. This size is firstly determined by genes and secondly by diet. Body type and body composition are influenced by postnatal factors such as diet and exercise.
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