A 2011 study suggests that there is “no association between adult height and weight status.” But there *are* a bunch of ways that having a higher or lower weight can impact both your standing height and perceived height. ... Your diet in childhood and adolescence can play a role in your height as an adult.

Does weight help with height?

For most people, losing weight isn't going to make a difference in your height. The exercise you put in to do it, though, might. The improved posture gained from regular, functional exercise can make you look noticeably taller.

Does overweight make you shorter?

Fat tissue builds up toward the center of the body, including around the internal organs. However, the layer of fat under the skin gets smaller. The tendency to become shorter occurs among all races and both sexes.