The Claim
A well-balanced plant-based diet that includes dairy and eggs, with appropriate supplementation and regular medical and dietetic supervision, supports normal growth and development in infants.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Infants fed a well-balanced plant-based diet that includes dairy and eggs, along with appropriate supplements and medical oversight, experience normal growth and development.
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A well-balanced plant-based diet that includes dairy and eggs, with appropriate supplementation and regular medical and dietetic supervision, can support normal growth and development in infants.
Infants get all the vitamins and minerals they need from plant foods, dairy, eggs, and added supplements, which lets their cells grow, make energy, and build tissues properly. Doctors check their health to make sure nothing is missing.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Life-threatening Manifestations of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Infants on a Vegan Diet
Babies can grow up healthy on plant-based diets that include milk and eggs, as long as they get the right vitamins and doctors keep an eye on them. The study says this works when done right.
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