(USA Study) Vegetarian Children in the USA

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The primary reason school children decide not to eat meat and go vegetarian is

because they discover the connection between their hamburger and the cow. Take

the time to educate your children; they will want to understand the difference

between a complete vegetarian (a vegan) and a lacto-ovo vegetarian (those who

still consume animal products such as eggs or milk).

Children at this age are open to eating habit suggestions if you inform them,

take an interest in their interest, and show good eating habits yourself.

 

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Thursday September 19, 2002

 

Vegetarian Children

by Virginia Butler

 

If kids begin eating healthy foods right from the start, and that's all they

know, then good nutrition will become part of their lives.

 

Raising kids on wholesome food is easy as long as the parent understands their

nutritional needs and keeps them in mind. Toddlers and preschoolers go through a

period when they eat less because of slower growth and a desire for autonomy. It

is important at this stage that parents be proactive about teaching their

children good nutritional habits. Some tips for feeding toddlers and

preschoolers:

Offer choices of foods. Letting the child make some decisions can increase

acceptance of foods.

Make food fun. Try pancakes in different shapes, offer vegetables and dips.

Set a good example. Let the child see you eating healthy foods.

Involve the child in food preparation. Young toddlers can tear lettuce and

stir batters.

Keep mealtime a pleasant time. Do not force a child to eat or use food as a

reward.

 

RECOGNIZING A CAUSE:

The primary reason school children decide not to eat meat and go vegetarian is

because they discover the connection between their hamburger and the cow. Take

the time to educate your children; they will want to understand the difference

between a complete vegetarian (a vegan) and a lacto-ovo vegetarian (those who

still consume animal products such as eggs or milk). Children at this age are

open to eating habit suggestions if you inform them, take an interest in their

interest, and show good eating habits yourself.

ALWAYS IN A HURRY:

Teens are the most prone of any of the childhood groups to be subject to

nutritional deficits. They are always on the go; want to make all the decisions

about what they eat themselves; and are very vocal about the causes they choose.

Take time to discuss their dietary choices with them. Inform and then give them

places to visit or individuals, such as dietitians or nutritionists, to call.

Let them be active in their choices.

Vegetarian Resource Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

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