Do you think that children should be raised as vegetarians?!
Do you think that children should be raised as vegetarians?
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19 hours ago
Even though most medical experts advise against it.
18 hours ago
Disadvantages:
Vegetarians (vegans) have difficulty consuming enough of the following nutrients:
Vitamin B-12
Found in animal products only, fortified cereals, soy products
Vitamin D
Found in milk, margarine, soy milk & cereals
Iron & zinc
Besides meats, poultry, chicken & fish, these nutrients are found in: whole grain foods, soy foods, beans, dried fruits, nuts and seeds. Consuming foods high in vitamin C with iron foods will help to increase the absorption of the iron.
Calcium
Studies have found that diets of vegetarian children are most likely deficient in calcium. Excellent sources of calcium include milk, yogurt and cheese. Plant products include: cereals, juices, beans, tofu, soy foods, dried figs and almonds.
Vegetarianism is not recommended for young children because it is extremely difficult for them to consume the nutrients they need in adequate amounts for optimal growth without consuming any animal products.
www.tshc.fsu.edu/he/nutrition/...
Answers:
I have three children and I encourage them to eat their veggies and their meat.I think they should have both in their diets.My youngest is a big veggie eater and eats very little meat.My two older ones love both.Everyone is different.I just want them to be as healthy as they can be and have a well balanced diet,that includes meat.