Vegetarian and Vegan Kids: Meeting Nutritional Needs Saturday, August 16, 2025
"Our family has been vegetarian for years, and now my 8-year-old wants to go vegan after learning about animal welfare. I want to support her values, but I'm worried about her getting enough protein and other nutrients for proper growth. My pediatrician seemed concerned and said she needs to eat meat to be healthy. How can I make sure she gets everything she needs on a vegan diet?"