Health
Can children follow a vegan diet?
Short answer
Yes if well planned, according to AND. It needs attention to B12, iodine, vitamin D, calcium, iron, energy and protein. Medical decisions belong with a paediatrician.
AND (2016) considers well-planned vegan diets appropriate in pregnancy, lactation and childhood. BDA stresses supplementation and nutrient density.
A poorly planned plant diet is risky. So is a poorly planned omnivorous diet. Planning matters more than a moral label.