Popular vegan diets today can be harmful to children's health, nutritionists at University College London warn. According to experts, vegan diets devoid of meat, fish and dairy products can lead to devastating health consequences, and in the worst case, even death. Despite the fact that children with a vegan diet are underweight and tall, such diets are becoming increasingly popular among the population..

Experts point out that vegan diets can be very beneficial, but they can cause serious health problems if precautions are not taken.. Thus, a lack of nutrients, such as vitamin B12, calcium, zinc and high-quality protein, can lead to irreversible damage to the children's nervous system.

“It's very difficult to provide a healthy and balanced vegetarian diet in young children,” says Professor Mary Feutrell.

- Failure to adhere to medical nutrition advice could result in serious adverse consequences.. The greatest danger is a deficiency of vitamin B12, which can have a devastating effect on the brain, nervous system and blood. "

Experts also emphasize that a lack of protein can lead to stunted growth, and excess fiber, another problem of the vegan diet, forces children to quickly become saturated, which prevents the intake of enough other nutrients from the food..

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