To raise a vegan child, parents will need to know their nutrient groups well


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023

No meat, no eggs, no milk? A child can grow up healthy without animal protein but parents must know their nutrient groups. — Photos: dpa

KIDS need a well-balanced diet to grow up into healthy adults, and while it can be a struggle, it’s well worth to insist that they also eat their broccoli.

But is there such a thing as too many veggies? Parents looking to raise their kids as vegan might be faced with concerns whether an exclusively plant-based diet is also suitable for children.

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