Veganism and children, a health risk?

Question

I believe that parents who insist that their children practice Veganism, particularly when they are very young, are putting the health of their children at risk. What do you think?

What about Vegetarian children?

Answer 1

Not as long as they supplement their iron and protein

Answer 2

I think that it would be ok as long as the children are definitely getting all their protein and amino-acids from other nutrient sources. That being said.. most parents can't even get children on "normal" diets to eat correctly. In that case it would just depend on the parenting. Some people may argue that the meats, esp. beef, that children eat are harmful because of all of the hormones in cattle. With that argument then vegansm would be the way to go.

Answer 3

nope sorry -- young -- like under 2 -- need fattier diets but they can be supplied by vegan foods. people usually make unhealthy food choices when they go vegan though -- like thinking a tofu sandwich is going to get it -- and usually it just gets you animal fats in the bread. there is a world full of foods out there -- you have to think outside the box.

Answer 4

infants and young children need a certain amount of fat to grow properlly. Actually, not jsut physical growth, but MENTAL growth as well. Your brain needs MANY fatty acids for proper development.

Answer 5

I agree with you. Unless they are allergic to meat, they should be brought up to eat the full range of things our bodies are designed for.

Answer 6

YOU ARE RIGHT