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Secular Trends in Physical Growth
Sandile Ashford Alyssa Credle
Safa Hamidullah Jalisa JosephJillian Parker
Mandisa ThomasRebekah Wilson
What are secular trends?
The term secular trend traditionally describes the change in adult body dimensions over generations.
There may also be secular trends in areas like finance, and agriculture.
Height differences in our circles
1 2 34.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
Safa
Jillian
Mandisa
Rebekah
Jalisa
Growth patterns over generations
Alyssa and her Mom
Safa, her mom, and younger brother.
Reasons for secular trends in height:
Women typically find men who are taller more appealing
Hormones in meats and other foods
Selection during slavery
Closing
Question: How many of you use height as a criteria when deciding to date someone?
Let’s talk! Questions, comments, discussion.
THANK YOU ANGELS!
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