Children Thrive on a Vegetarian Diet Many school nurses, dietitians, social workers, and even physicians are concerned that a vegetarian diet may retard children's growth. Yet, clinical studies prove this to be a myth. In 1992, after reviewing all available scientific evidence, the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the University of California at San Diego concluded that children on a diet of mostly vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes, when consuming adequate calories, not only grow normally, but have actually been shown to attain greater height than meat-eating childen.
CPS - Vegetarian Diets Can the growth of infants and children be restricted by vegetarian diets? The growth of infants and children on a very restricted vegetarian diet (vegan) may be compromised. Children may have difficulty obtaining enough energy, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and riboflavin.
Fruits and Vegetables for Me Fun Australian site is filled with interesting fruit and veggie facts, history and recipes.
GH: Nutrition & Diet -- Vegetarian Kids The growing number of adolescents, including preteens, who are giving up hamburgers and fried chicken for meatless diets. Although there are no exact statistics on this trend, a 1995 survey of 995 girls by Teenage Research Unlimited of Northbrook, Ill., found that 27 percent of those ages 12 to 15 and 42 percent of the 16- to 19-year-olds believe that vegetarianism is "in." Reasons vary, but, says Sally Clinton, director of the Vegetarian Education Network, a nonprofit program based in Oxford, Pa., "the majority of young people become vegetarians because of a deep concern for animals and the environment."
Growing Vegans...Birth through Adolescence The greatest test of the adequacy of a vegan diet comes when it is given to the most vulnerable among us—infants and toddlers. As parents, we are committed to nourishing our children well. Infants and children have very different nutri-tional needs than adults. They are growing rap-idly and require more protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals per pound of body weight than adults. Vegan diets, which are naturally less energy-dense (higher in bulk and often lower in fat), need to be adapted to support the unique nutri-tional needs of our children.
SOME THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT A VEGETARIAN DIET A vegetarian diet that is high in carbohydrate and low in fat is great for active people, giving extra energy stores to push performance to the limit!
Veg-it.com Vegetarian site with helpful hints, store cupboard, two week menu plan, quick and easy meals, recipes and links of interest.
Vegetarian Baby Your resource for vegetarian and vegan children under three.
Vegetarian Diets Although many parents, and even some Pediatricians, think that it is unhealthy for children to be on vegetarian diets, if well planned, a vegetarian diet can provide all of the nutrients that your child needs to be healthy.
Vegetarian Diets -- Position of ADA It is the position of The American Dietetic Association (ADA) that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, are nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
Vegetarian Diets for Children Vegetarian Diets for Children: Right from the Start Eating habits are set in early childhood. Vegetarian diets give your child the chance to learn to enjoy a variety of wonderful, nutritious foods. They provide excellent nutrition for all stages of childhood, from birth through adolescence.
Vegetarian Info This is just "my" recommendation. Both sides of the issue, be they carnivores or vegans, may and will offer alternate advice, I'm just sharing my plan and thoughts. If you are reading this and contemplating going vegetarian, the most important advice is that you do what you feel is right for you.
Vegetarian Made Easy Provide methods that will enable everyone to understand the power of the vegetarian diet and how to easily implement it into their lives regardlesss of age or current lifestyle.
Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers More and more teenagers are choosing not to eat meat, poultry or fish. They are becoming vegetarians. Teenage vegetarians are often faced with pressures -- pressures from parents concerned about their health, and pressures from within to continue on the path they have chosen.
Vegetarian Recipe.com Your home for great vegetarian recipes, meal ideas and cooking advice.
Vegetarian Recipes Vegan Recipes, Spirulina, Nutrition and more - 'Did you ever wonder what to do with that block of tofu?' Well, here's where you can find the answer to that age old question and many more..
Vegetarian Resource Group The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health and nutrition.
Vegetarian Stuff Welcome to Vegetarian Stuff! This site is devoted to all things vegetarian. Whether you want to find links to the best online shopping, get a review of the frozen dinners at your grocery store, or meet other vegetarians in lively discussions, you've come to the right place.
Veggie Kids Some Practical Tips for Feeding Vegetarian Children
VegSource Interactive A very wide and broad site dedicated to all aspects of vegetarianism - plus recipes!
VegWeb Your guide to veganism and vegetarianism - discussion boards, articles, over 4,000 vegan recipes and much more!
Organic Wines The leading independent merchant of Organic Wine and Biodynamic Wine established in 1986.
Vegetarian Baby and Child Vegetarian Baby and Child magazine is your resource for vegetarian and vegan children. Products, information and support for parents. Find all related to vegetarian baby, toddler children, vegetable fruit nutition, recipees, food diet, health soy kid, kids carters, pregnant and pregnancy nursing, breastfeeding, soymilk, rice milk.
Vegetarian Store VegetarianStore.com offers delicious food choices for people interested in a healthier, meatless, and low-cholesterol but great-tasting diet. Meat-lovers & vegetarians alike will enjoy these vegetarian soy-meats, & milk alternatives!
VeggieFiles.com Help for vegetarian travellers on a budget is on the way with this guide to vegetarian restaurants, organic food stores & farmer's markets in the US...
