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Focus On Nutrition
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Previously Asked Questions
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Is a vegetarian diet okay for my child? We're vegetarian and want to make sure they'll get all the nutrients they need to grow.
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In general, lacto-ovo vegetarian diets that include milk products and eggs can satisfy the needs of growing children. Strict vegetarian diets such as a vegan which eliminates all animal products, dairy foods and eggs require careful planning to assure your child gets enough iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12 and energy. Talk to your doctor and a registered dietitian to be sure your children eat a variety of foods to meet the needs of their growing bodies.
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