Raising healthy children (including infants) on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
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At what age can a kid change their diet from vegetarian to vegan?
We usually give kids cow/goat milk, ghee and some products for better health (calcium for strong bones and so on).
At what age we can change a kid's diet to vegan from vegetarian without affecting his/her health.
If it is a step by step procedure ,…
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Are there vegan formula options for infants?
If I am unable to breastfeed and I want to avoid dairy-based products, what are my options for formula?
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Is it safe to raise babies and young children on a vegan diet?
Are there any health concerns when it comes to raising babies and young children on a vegan diet? Are there any nutrients that their diet could be deficient in? Does breast feeding vs. formula make a difference?
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Is it safe to feed children a vegetarian diet?
Can children grow normally on a vegetarian diet?
Is it safe? Or are there any known risks?
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What vegan food should I feed to a baby?
What foods should I feed a baby when we starting out on a vegan lifestyle?
We are going through a phase where we are changing from meat to vegetarian/vegan. I've seen many babies that don't eat milk or meat and are perfectly healthy if not more so…
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Are vegan children weaker than average?
Have there been any studies or surveys which study association between strength, endurance, or other physical fitness measures in relation to vegan or vegetarian diets?
I've heard that drinking cow's milk makes children grow taller and children who…
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Is giving formula to infants acceptable for vegans
I have a young child and like many parents we’re supplementing her diet with formula. Now I know that opinions on breastfeeding can get heated so I want to make this clear: this question is purely regarding vegan options, considering that it is not…
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Are there any foods / nutrients that parents should definitely take into account in feeding infants and children?
Everyone knows about vitamin B12. There's loads of other things to think about, omega 3, other lipids, proteins, plus glycaemic index of carbs.
What's the best way to approach a complete diet the vegan way for infants and children?
There are too…
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