Dangers of Raising Vegan Babies

Feeding infants and children only vegan, plant-based meals could put them at risk of stunted growth, nutritional deficiencies and more.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Children eating vegan diets faced an increased risk of nutritional deficiencies and lower bone mineral content (BMC), and were shorter by about 3.15 centimeters (1.2 inches) than omnivores

• Concerning nutrient deficiencies were also found in the vegan children fed a nutritionist-planned diet

• Nutrient deficiencies in vegan children included…