Is a vegan diet healthy for kids?

[robert99]

Auntie Beeb calms down the vegan scare -
Is a vegan diet healthy for kids?
Is it safe to bring a baby up as vegan? Our dietitian, Emer Delaney, separates the facts from the fiction...

The short answer is yes, with the right planning and knowledge, a child can get everything they need following a vegan diet. The biggest concern with vegan diets in early childhood is nutritional inadequacy. Parents therefore need to be very well informed otherwise there's a risk of vitamin D, calcium, iron and possibly vitamin B12 deficiency.

In summary, vegan diets can be safe for children once parents are well informed about the key nutrients required for growth and development. However, parents must be extra cautious to ensure they're following a balanced diet.

 

[ethansmith]

Yes i totally agree with. I would like to raise some more points regarding this.
According to pediatric dietitian Katie Nowacki, RD, dietary allowance of vegan for children is defiantly a good practice for healthier life. But before making your child eat vegan food you just need to make sure your child will be getting all the vitamins and nutrients.

Child really need the protein for growing. Before applying vegan diet routine to your child you need to discuss dietitian and figure out what signs to look at for that can imply your child’s nutrients desires are not being met.

There are many source of delicious vegan food such as Red kidney beans, Butter beans and Cannellini beans. You child really love to eat and make yourself fulfill with nutrients they needs