Vegetarian diets in children and adolescents

被引:76
作者
Amit, M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Canadian Paediat Soc, Community Paediat Comm, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8, Canada
关键词
Adolescent; Child; Infant; Vegetarian diets; FATTY-ACID STATUS; CONSUMING VEGETARIAN; IRON-ABSORPTION; AMINO-ACID; GROWTH; PROTEIN; BALANCE; MOTHERS; ADULTS;
D O I
10.1093/pch/15.5.303
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
A well-balanced vegetarian diet can provide for the needs of children and adolescents However, appropriate caloric intake should be ensured and growth monitored Particular attention should be paid to adequate protein intake and sources of essential fatty acids, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamins B-12 and D Supplementation may be required in cases of strict vegetarian diets with no intake of any animal products Pregnant and nursing mothers should also be appropriately advised to ensure that the nutritional needs of the fetus and infant arc adequately met Recommendations are provided Adolescents on restricted vegetarian or other such diets should be screened for eating disorders
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页码:303 / 308
页数:6
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