Why do the American’s tend to be taller than us British people?

Question: Why do the American's tend to be taller than us British people?
- Keywords:
  americans,
  height,
  taller
Asked by to Del, Catherine, John, Krishna, Mo Rassul on 17 Mar 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Krishna Mohan Surapaneni answered on 17 Mar 2014:
  
  Might due to better nutrition and access to health care
- Adelle Thrower answered on 18 Mar 2014:
  
  thats true!! they are taller.
  I dont know for sure but i would assume Krishma has a point.
  lots of factors can affect height such as genetics, nutrition and even altitude. maybe americans have evolved to be tall as they all like basketball…. sorry i cant answer your question better- its a good one!!

Question: Why do the American's tend to be taller than us British people?