Problemi correnti
Alimentazione vegetariana in pediatria
Vegetarian diet in children
Maria Luisa Ferrari1, mario Berveglieri2
1Pediatra di libera scelta, Bondeno (Ferrara); 2Pediatra di libera scelta, Cento (Ferrara)
Marzo 2015 - pagg. 165 -169
Abstract
Vegetarians are constantly increasing and are approaching 10% of the Italian population.
There are several reasons behind this choice (eg. healthy, ethical and environmental)
and these make the vegetarian choice usually final and irrevocable. Literature recognizes
that vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful, confer benefits in terms of health
and are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, however they need to be “wellplanned”.
Given the importance of nutrition in the prevention, the paediatrician plays a
strategic role in supporting families in the vegetarian choice and promoting proper nutritional
intake of foods of only plant origin.
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