A review of research to date finds that vegan and vegetarian diets can support healthy growth in children, but may pose a risk of nutrient deficiencies if key nutrients are not adequately obtained. A ...

Studies have shown that a plant-based diet may be better for preventing diabetes than a low carb diet. A 30-year study ...

Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major ...

There are several nutrients that vegan and vegetarian kids can miss out on without careful planning, a review of the evidence ...

Researchers randomly assigned 22 pairs of healthy adult identical twins (34 women, mean age 39 years, mean body mass index 25.9) to a healthy vegan or omnivore diet (1 twin per pair) for 8 weeks. For ...

The largest dietary study comparing children’s diets shows that eating a vegetarian and vegan diet can work well for growing children, provided families stay on top of critical nutrients. Learn more ...

A large meta-analysis has shown that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children if they are carefully ...

Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers ...

A global study of 48,000 children finds vegetarian and vegan diets may lack key nutrients like vitamin B12, calcium and zinc, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with a control diet, adhering to a vegan diet led to an estimated 16% decrease in total food costs.

A low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans reduces insulin needs and improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a ...

Researchers report that a review of 49 studies spanning 23 years of research has found that vegan and vegetarian diets have numerous health benefits. They say that plant-based diets are associated ...