Nutr Res July 2021 PMID 34130207

Nutrient status and growth in vegan children.

Daniel Olivier Sutter, Nicole Bender

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Peak: 5 in Sep 2022
across 7 sources since May 2021

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What people are saying

The group demonstrates a high level of interest, frequently citing specific studies such as the publication by Sutter and Bender, and using technical language about nutrients, which indicates deep engagement. Many discussions revolve around whether vegan diets can fall short on critical nutrients or support healthy growth, with words like 'completely appropriate' and references to scientific articles illustrating a nuanced debate about the diet's safety and adequacy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that a well-planned vegan diet can support healthy growth, though some express skepticism about its safety without proper planning.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong interest, referencing recent studies and scientific literature to support their points and engaging actively in debates.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, with multiple users citing specific studies, discussing nutrients like vitamin B12 and calcium, and debating the validity of the publication's findings.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions contribute to an ongoing conversation around vegan nutrition for children, highlighting concerns, evidence, and uncertainties, which suggests a modest but meaningful impact on understanding and perspectives.

Abstract in brief

  • Vegan children generally show normal growth and are less likely to be obese, but their nutrient intake can vary depending on how well their diet is planned and supplemented.
  • Key nutrients like cobalamin (vitamin B12), calcium, and vitamin D pose the biggest risks if the vegan diet is poorly planned, which can lead to deficiencies.
  • More research is needed on the intake and status of other nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, iodine, and selenium, as well as on the effectiveness of fortified foods and supplementation strategies for vegan children.]

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Adonai
@adxxnai · X

e incluyo dos artículos específicos que hablan de embarazas y niños, que concluyen que con una dieta balanceada no hay problemas de crecimiento ni me micronutrientes https://t.co/7qLSiJsaFk https://t.co/YQKKDzk8yf

Dec 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 15,118 followers View post →
Edú Ortega-Ibarra.
@EduOrtegaIbarra · X

May 20, 2021 · 1 like · 34,462 followers View post →
Léa博士
@Lea_Lct · X

@Bla3482 @Eric91214473 @EricPiolle Comme par exemple celle de Sutter et Bender "Nutrient status and growth in vegan children" dans le journal Nutrition Research July 2021 vol 91 pp 13-25

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 like · 778 followers View post →
NU PW
@NUPW628515 · X

@remilehmann @Max_a_secas Mmm.... https://t.co/l7bewP2wWb

Apr 21, 2024 · 1 like · 135 followers View post →
JohnJohn
@johnjohn01011 · X

@CleeoKanzler @madeinbajor Isso não é verdade, o veganismo é completamente apropriado para crianças. Estudo 1 - https://t.co/16SdelD7jL Estudo 2 - https://t.co/kJOG91L4hE Matéria - https://t.co/P71ozAjiTt

Jul 14, 2025 · 1 like · 114 followers View post →
JohnJohn
@johnjohn01011 · X

@madeinbajor Crianças de qualquer idade podem ser totalmente saudáveis com uma dieta baseada integralmente em alimentos de origem vegetal: Estudo 1 - https://t.co/16SdelD7jL Estudo 2 - https://t.co/kJOG91L4hE Matéria - https://t.co/P71ozAjiTt

Jul 14, 2025 · 1 like · 114 followers View post →

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JohnJohn
@johnjohn01011 · X

@CleeoKanzler @madeinbajor Isso não é verdade, o veganismo é completamente apropriado para crianças. Estudo 1 - https://t.co/16SdelD7jL Estudo 2 - https://t.co/kJOG91L4hE Matéria - https://t.co/P71ozAjiTt

Jul 14, 2025 · 1 like · 114 followers View post →
JohnJohn
@johnjohn01011 · X

@madeinbajor Crianças de qualquer idade podem ser totalmente saudáveis com uma dieta baseada integralmente em alimentos de origem vegetal: Estudo 1 - https://t.co/16SdelD7jL Estudo 2 - https://t.co/kJOG91L4hE Matéria - https://t.co/P71ozAjiTt

Jul 14, 2025 · 1 like · 114 followers View post →
JohnJohn
@johnjohn01011 · X

@wuvuwuvu @TikiiLoko @madeinbajor Na verdade não. Crianças de qualquer idade podem ser totalmente saudável com uma dieta baseada integralmente em alimentos de origem vegetal: Estudo 1 - https://t.co/16SdelD7jL Estudo 2 - https://t.co/kJOG91L4hE Matéria - https://t.co/P71ozAjiTt

Jul 14, 2025 · 114 followers View post →
Paul Roundy
@PaulRoundy1 · X

@nightingales2_2 @EspoirWabenga @vanessa_vash https://t.co/peNLoAKaZS

Aug 17, 2024 · 4,008 followers View post →
NU PW
@NUPW628515 · X

@remilehmann @Max_a_secas Mmm.... https://t.co/l7bewP2wWb

Apr 21, 2024 · 1 like · 135 followers View post →
marce takahashi
@MarceTakahashi · X

RT @adxxnai: e incluyo dos artículos específicos que hablan de embarazas y niños, que concluyen que con una dieta balanceada no hay problem…

Dec 8, 2023 · 1 share · 725 followers View post →
Adonai
@adxxnai · X

e incluyo dos artículos específicos que hablan de embarazas y niños, que concluyen que con una dieta balanceada no hay problemas de crecimiento ni me micronutrientes https://t.co/7qLSiJsaFk https://t.co/YQKKDzk8yf

Dec 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 15,118 followers View post →
Annie Leymarie
@AnnieLeymarie · X

@PaulRoundy1 @Theranello @GeoffBeacon Other recent study: https://t.co/3Qr9J3flc2 https://t.co/bwYt7FHwqP

Sep 27, 2023 · 2,007 followers View post →
Rohan
@Rohanburdened · X

@RationalStoic @quaid_rowan "no studies" lol https://t.co/JYNE2EPo69

Sep 19, 2023 · 538 followers View post →
Justin Manning ⓥ Vegan Financial Advisor
@justinmanningv · X

@RedBirdYNWA Massive gaps in the info you provided were outlined in the response I linked that come with sources to the information you’re asking for, more below though. Children are animals by the way, literally — not being facetious or sarcastic. https://t.co/qxHURgfmpP

Sep 11, 2023 · 4,354 followers View post →
gabee
@bastillewis · X

@stereo_luv @marcosilz @raph_cotcc @PopOnze https://t.co/tXS864zfiH https://t.co/LNCECfsyhS

Apr 18, 2023 · 1,825 followers View post →
Damned Atheist
@AtheistDamned · X

@thermonomix @itsdavidramms @Rich_Cooper https://t.co/3DoiKGuPxc https://t.co/ajmcuaICmL https://t.co/LSdJ95vHQY I could go all day. You have yet to show me evidence that one cannot get sufficient nutrients on a vegan diet.

Mar 28, 2023 · 212 followers View post →
Maarten Slagter
@Slakhtur · X

@MarkvLoosdrecht @judyopreis Er is - zoals de studie die u aan haalde - nog geen wetenschappelijke consensus. Deze review lijkt optimistisch over dat het veilig kan én gezondheidsvoordelen op levert (minder obesitas). https://t.co/74PjbAjpFG Dit is niet mijn vakgebied en ik ken niet alle literatuur hier

Jan 29, 2023 · 127 followers View post →
Pablo Andrés Moncada
@DrPabloAndres · X

@BluRadioCo ref; Sutter DO, Bender N. Nutrient status and growth in vegan children. Nutr Res. 2021 Jul;91:13-25. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2021.04.005. Epub 2021 May 18. PMID: 34130207.

Nov 4, 2022 · 110 followers View post →
Yorgi Kara
@dogekamil · X

@xsukriye https://t.co/cwvyZYPmIZ https://t.co/r1W9NuMo2b

Sep 17, 2022 · 1,013 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@mark_eats_meat @Leebeeskee This one from 2021. "few studies have examined nutrient status & the effect of a vegan diet on the growth of children.". All it would take for me to feed my kids animals as insurance is to ask, "what if I'm wrong? " But a narcissist wouldn't ask that... https://t.co/5w0CfpGL08

Sep 2, 2022 · 3,691 followers View post →
Léa博士
@Lea_Lct · X

@Bla3482 @Eric91214473 @EricPiolle Comme par exemple celle de Sutter et Bender "Nutrient status and growth in vegan children" dans le journal Nutrition Research July 2021 vol 91 pp 13-25

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 like · 778 followers View post →
LorenzoC
@Lorenzo52276988 · X

Nutrient status and growth in vegan children - https://t.co/uXmx4HPcda via @Shareaholic #Nature #PlanetEarth #Health #Rapusia

Jun 3, 2022 · 69 followers View post →
Malnutrition Feed
@MLNutritionFeed · X

Nutrient status and growth in vegan children https://t.co/KGwMOPUtBR https://t.co/x720jL70bF

Nov 3, 2021 · 68 followers View post →
Edú Ortega-Ibarra.
@EduOrtegaIbarra · X

May 20, 2021 · 1 like · 34,462 followers View post →
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