The Claim
In 5–6-year-old children, bone mineral density does not differ significantly between those following a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet and those following an omnivorous diet.
What the research says
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Children aged 5 to 6 who eat a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet have the same bone mineral density as children who eat an omnivorous diet.
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In 5–6-year-old children, bone mineral density is not significantly different between those following a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet and those following an omnivorous diet, indicating that well-planned vegetarian diets do not impair skeletal mineralization during early childhood.
Children's bones stay strong because their muscles pull on them during movement, which tells the bones to build and renew themselves at the same rate, keeping mineral levels steady even if their diet is different.
What the research says
1 studyKids who eat vegetarian food with dairy and eggs have just as strong bones as kids who eat meat, even though their bodies are doing a little different stuff inside. So their bones aren't weaker.
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