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Can Premature Infants Be Put On A Vegan Diet?

my granddaughter wants to feed her twins vegan. they were just taken of the formula 2 months ago. i think they should be on vitamins.they were premature. i think they should have more protEIn with there meaLS . They are 14mos old good appetite and only have four teeth. They are walking very busy
Tue, 8 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern with the children becoming vegan. Let me assure you that with the appropriate diet, a vegan child can be reared successfully and healthfully.

Your concerns are valid. With such a diet one would need to pay extra attention to getting sufficient calories and protein in for the children's' busy, growing lifestyle. In addition, the following nutrients may be problematic in getting into a young vegan's body: iron, calcium, vitamin D, B12, omega 3 fatty acids.

I would just encourage her to become as educated on the subject as she can and to consult with a dietitian if possible to assure her growing children get all their nutrients either by food and/ or supplements to grow healthfully and the proper rate.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Kathy Shattler
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Can Premature Infants Be Put On A Vegan Diet?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern with the children becoming vegan. Let me assure you that with the appropriate diet, a vegan child can be reared successfully and healthfully. Your concerns are valid. With such a diet one would need to pay extra attention to getting sufficient calories and protein in for the children s busy, growing lifestyle. In addition, the following nutrients may be problematic in getting into a young vegan s body: iron, calcium, vitamin D, B12, omega 3 fatty acids. I would just encourage her to become as educated on the subject as she can and to consult with a dietitian if possible to assure her growing children get all their nutrients either by food and/ or supplements to grow healthfully and the proper rate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Kathy Shattler