Vegetarian

• Newborn is a lacto-vegetarian
• Vegetarian (YES)

  • Can meet nutritional needs - Nutrient concerned:

  1. Calcium
  2. Vit D
  3. Vit B12
  4. Iron
  5. Protein

  • High fibre = Fill infant’s stomach
• Vegan (NO)

  • Increase risk of protein, energy malnutrition
  • Increase deficiency of

  1. Vit D
  2. Vit B12
  3. Iron
  4. Calcium

  • Some say a well-planned vegan diet can meet nutritional needs; Some say it is unethical