Naučnici: Deca koja su na veganskoj ishrani izgledaju drugačije od svojih vršnjaka
Deca koja odrastaju na veganskoj i vegetarijanskoj ishrani su mršavija i niža od onih koji jedu meso, otkriva najveća studija te vrste.
TL;DR
- Children on vegan diets were, on average, up to 4 cm shorter than meat-eating children.
- Vegan and vegetarian children had a lower body mass index (BMI) and were lighter.
- Plant-based diets can be deficient in essential nutrients like calcium, iron, vitamin B12, iodine, and selenium.
- Vegetarian children consumed more fiber, iron, folate, vitamin C, and magnesium but less energy, protein, fats, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Vegans showed similar patterns with particularly low calcium intake.
- Both vegetarian and vegan children had better cardiovascular health with lower total and LDL cholesterol.
- Researchers advise parents to take an informed approach, explore supplements, and seek medical support.
- Well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets can be adequate for adults but require careful consideration for children.