In the past, experts worried that following a vegetarian diet would lead to nutritional deficiencies in children. Today, we know that’s generally not the case with well-planned vegetarian eating plans.
In the past, experts worried that following a vegetarian diet, which tends to be low in saturated fat and animal protein and high in fibre, folate, vitamins C and E, carotenoids and some phytochemicals, would lead to nutritional deficiencies in children. Today, we know that's generally not the case. — TNS
Today, we know that’s generally not the case with well-planned vegetarian eating plans that include enough of the following nutrients:Children who follow a vegetarian plan tend to get enough protein variety and quantity. Regularly eating legumes helps ensure they'll get enough. While most vegetarian plans contain sufficient vitamin B12, children who follow a vegan eating plan should take a vitamin B12 supplement or eat fortified foods, such as fortified nutritional yeast.The body's ability to use calcium from plant foods can be hampered by some other naturally occurring compounds such as oxalates and phytates.
This makes them a poor calcium source. On the other hand, low-oxalate greens such as kale, turnips, Chinese cabbage and bok choy are good sources of calcium.Few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Eggs yolks contain some.Cow's milk, some non-dairy milks, tofu, orange juice, breakfast cereals and margarines often are fortified with vitamin D.These healthy fats, primarily found in cold-water fish, are generally low in vegetarian eating plans.
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