Is a vegan diet safe for children?

Well SupportedSaturated fat is essential for the human body and is associated with increases in HDL cholesterol and testosterone, and is a backbone for cholesterol molecule formation.

Partially SupportedA child experienced significant improvements in red flags after reintroducing animal foods into a vegan diet.

Well SupportedVegan diets may be deficient in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and calcium and require supplementation.

Partially SupportedChildren under three years old have higher calorie needs per pound of body weight compared to adults.

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