Amit M
Paediatr Child Health. 2010 May;15(5):303-14.
A well-balanced vegetarian diet can provide for the needs of children and adolescents. However, appropriate caloric intake should be ensured and growth monitored. Particular attention should be paid to adequate protein intake and sources of essential fatty acids, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamins B₁₂ and D. Supplementation may be required in cases of strict vegetarian diets with no intake of any animal products. Pregnant and nursing mothers should also be appropriately advised to ensure that the nutritional needs of the fetus and infant are adequately met. Recommendations are provided. Adolescents on restricted vegetarian or other such diets should be screened for eating disorders.
均衡的素食饮食可以满足儿童和青少年的需求。然而，应确保适当的热量摄入并监测生长情况。应特别注意充足的蛋白质摄入以及必需脂肪酸、铁、锌、钙、维生素B₁₂和维生素D的来源。对于严格素食且不摄入任何动物产品的情况，可能需要进行补充。还应适当建议孕妇和哺乳期母亲，以确保胎儿和婴儿的营养需求得到充分满足。文中提供了相关建议。对采用限制型素食或其他此类饮食的青少年，应筛查是否存在饮食失调问题。
