Vegan Diet
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Bran, some high fibre breakfast cereals or tea should not be given as these interfere with iron absorption. If you are binging up your child on a vegan diet, she should take a supplement containing Vitamin B12.
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If you wish your child to follow a vegan diet (i.e. without dairy products or eggs) you should plan your child’s diet carefully, in consultation with a doctor and paediatric dietician. Your baby will need an infant formula based on soya. A vegan diet can make it difficult for a young child to obtain enough iron and calcium. You will need to offer alternative sources (see good sources of iron and calcium above) Foods rich in vitamin C should be served at every meal as this will increase the iron absorption from these foods. Some good vegan foods are:
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