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Vegetarian Advice: Child Nutrition and GrowthQuestion: Family going veg, parent's concerned about nutrition & growth, especially protein, for child on vegetarian dietWe are a family with a growing 6 yr old and would like to know how to make the switch to a vegetarian diet, without hurting nutrition and growth with our child. I especially want to know what foods contain protein? I appreciate your advice. L.B. 
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:Dear L.B., You didn't mention how your six year old feels about becoming vegetarian. The nutrition and protein part is secondary to that, wouldn't you agree? You'll have best success if you engage your child in the process. Build up to introducing new foods, with education, discussion and incentives. Make it fun, a sort of family home schooling adventure. Let your child lead with some suggestions. Go gently and very gradually, especially if there's resistance to the idea of eating differently. You may have to do some compromising. There is an abundance of nutrition and protein in vegetarian foods. Tofu, beans, nuts, seeds, grains, vegetables, fruits, all have protein. Then there's eggs and dairy, if you go the ovo-lacto route. Get to know all the different foods, and discover what you like, and get used to eating new things. The information and guidelines in the attached vegetarian reports will help, and the SV Article on Vegetarian Protein. I recommend 'The New Becoming Vegetarian', by Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis, and also 'Raising Vegetarian Children', by Joanne Stepaniak and Vesanto Melina. Again, the main thing is to make the transition gradually, be kind to yourselves about it, and enjoy! Let me know how things go - Judy Kingsbury, Savvy Vegetarian More SV Advice Letters About Kids Going Vegetarian9 Yr Old Goes Veg: What's a balanced vegetarian diet for a 9 year old? I want to respect her wishes... 11 Yr Old Wants to Go Veg: i am really wanting to be a vegetarian because i love animals ...how do i get everyone to accept this.... Almost 13 Goes Veg: Pre-teen wants to go vegetarian, worries about family, vegetarian protein, going from diet to diet... Go Veg With 4 Yr Old: will he be getting everything he needs on a vegetarian diet, and what to expect while we're all going vegetarian... Send a note, recipe, link, resource, etc. to Savvy Vegetarian Savvy Veg Privacy Policy, Health Disclaimer, Publishing Policy |
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