amy g. Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 It is important to my friend to keep her 1 year old daughter vegan. It isn't something that I understand. Why would high quality vitamins be better for you than whole foods? I would talk to her about it, but I'm sure I would come off as ignorant and cliche as people who ask us, "What about socialization?" I want to better understand, so I can be more supportive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 A nice multivitamin might be a good idea for anyone, but not a necessity for anyone meeting all their needs through foods. You only need whole foods on a proper Vegan diet to get all the necessary nutrients, same as any other diet. As long as her child is receiving a variety of whole grains, legumes vegetables, and fruits she/he will be perfectly healthy. And honestly I wouldn't talk to her about it at all. It's a personal choice, and if any health issues arise it will be between her and her doctor to address them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amygabrielle Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I agree with the pp. As long as her daughter is eating whole foods there's no need for a multi-vitamin. Diets differ so much from person to person and can be a real personal choice, but no one way of eating is better than another. Tho I think we can all safely agree that a diet consisting mainly of fast food and processed food is seriously unhealthy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 If the child eats a well-balanced diet, a multi-vitamin is not necessary. Toddlers can be finicky eaters. The mother might view the multi-vitamin as insurance that nutritional needs are being met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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