How to Feed a Vegan Child

Veganism is a diet that contains no animal products at all. While a vegetarian may eat dairy products and eggs, a vegan does not. Some vegans also abstain from honey and other secondary animal products that are used in everyday items. While feeding a vegan child may be a challenge, it is certainly doable. However, it does require planning and a good knowledge of nutritional science in order to make sure the meals meet all the requirements of a growing child.

Instructions

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      Feed a vegan child a large variety of foods. Having a good balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats is never more important than in this case, as it may take a combination of foods to obtain all the needed amino acids.

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      Consult with your doctor about the possibility of including soy in your diet. Very small children may have trouble assimilating soy, but most kids over the age of five have no problem with soymilk, tofu and other soy products. If your child has no allergies, fortified-soy products may be the best alternatives to milk.

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      Give your child enough vitamins. Toddlers can start taking kids' vitamins as soon as they are able to chew solids. In the case of younger kids and babies, breast milk or fortified formula should provide all the necessary nutrients for growing children.

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      Introduce silken tofu early on. Many children like tofu if it is mixed with mashed bananas or other foods. Tofu provides a highly digestible source of protein that easily provides a variety of nutrients when combined with other foods.

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      Talk to your child's school about what he can eat during lunch hour and what is off limits. As an alternative, give your children food to take along to make it easier on school officials and yourself.

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      Look for fortified foods to feed your child rather than using the plain alternatives. Fortified cereal may provide enough vitamins and minerals for most children, and orange juice and soymilk are now available with enough added calcium and vitamin D to meet the requirements of most diets.

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      Feed your child enough iron in her diet. Iron is found in many non-meat products, including enriched-grain products, dried fruits and many soy foods.

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