breast-feeding, well-planned vegan diet in pregnancy/childhood

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Future mothers and children eating vegetarian diets need to make sure their

nutrition needs are met.

A well-planned vegan diet can easily be followed during pregnancy, while

breast-feeding, and in childhood.

 

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Vegetarians ensure nutritional needs

 

PESHAWAR (Online): Future mothers and children eating vegetarian diets need to

make sure their nutrition needs are met. A well-planned vegan diet can easily

be followed during pregnancy, while breast-feeding, and in childhood.

During pregnancy, the body needs extra calories, protein, vitamins, and

minerals.

It is important to note that soy milk, rice milk, and homemade formulas should

not be used to replace breast milk or commercial formulas during a child’s first

year.

Introduce new foods to a baby only one at a time, to identify possible

allergens.

Do not restrict fat in a baby’s diet before 2 years of age.

Fat sources include avocados, olive oil, and nut butters.

Nut butters are possible allergens, so watch carefully for signs of allergic

reaction.

Nut butters should be given only to babies over 1 year in age, and only with

supervision.

 

 

 

 

 

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