Does a healthful plant-based diet in childhood increase fat-free mass and reduce body fat in adolescence?

Plant-Based Diet1 min readUpdated July 30, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

Based on the evidence we've reviewed so far, a healthful plant-based diet during childhood appears to be linked to higher fat-free mass and lower body fat in adolescence. Our analysis of 52 supporting sources, with none contradicting, leans toward this association [1].

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Plant-based dietary patterns, nutrient intake, growth, and body composition in childhood: Results from a prospective population-based study.

DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2025.01.010

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