The risk factors for claudication are the same as those for developing atherosclerosis, including: 1  Smoking. 2  High cholesterol. 3  High blood pressure. 4  Obesity (a body mass index over 30) 5  Diabetes. 6  Age older than 70 years. 7  Age older than 50 years if you also smoke or have diabetes.
Gaining weight ONLY makes you heavier...it has nothing to do with your height. Eat more, eat less...you will still be the exact height you are supposed to be.It's in your genetics. Guys are not done growing until they're 21-22, so relax and be patient. If you are meant to grow more, you have lots of time left.aining weight ONLY makes you heavier...it has nothing to do with your height. Eat more, eat less...you will still be the exact height you are supposed to be.
Report Abuse. No. Growing taller might cause you to gain weight, but adding weight will not add height. Your height levels off when you are an adult, no matter what you weigh.For some people, growth spurts will cause their body to disperse the weight they already have, giving the appearance of a nicer body.I use nicer loosely, as beauty standards have been all but destroyed by advertisements. To summarize, gaining weight will not make you taller.or some people, growth spurts will cause their body to disperse the weight they already have, giving the appearance of a nicer body. I use nicer loosely, as beauty standards have been all but destroyed by advertisements. To summarize, gaining weight will not make you taller.