VEGETARIAN DIETS AND CHILDREN

被引:50
作者
SANDERS, TAB
REDDY, S
机构
关键词
VEGETARIAN; VEGAN; GROWTH; VITAMIN B-12; VITAMIN D;
D O I
10.1093/ajcn/59.5.1176S
中图分类号
R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
学科分类号
100403 ;
摘要
The diets and growth of children reared on vegetarian diets are reviewed. Excessive bulk combined with low energy density can be a problem for children aged less than or equal to 5 y and can lead to impaired growth. Diets that have a high content of phytate and other modifiers of mineral absorption are associated with an increased prevalence of rickets and iron-deficiency anemia. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a real hazard in unsupplemented or unfortified vegan and vegetarian diets. It is suggested that vegans and vegetarians should use oils with a low ratio of linoleic to linolenic acid in view of the recently recognized role of docosahexaenoic acid in visual functioning. If known pitfalls are avoided, the growth and development of children reared on both vegan and vegetarian diets appears normal.
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页码:1176S / 1181S
页数:6
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