Hello,
I am interested in how veganism affects children. Considering that children have a higher need for calcium and protein intake than adults, and there is also the need for adequate intake of Omega-3 and B12... is it even possible to create a properly balanced diet plan?
Thank you for your response.
From the perspective of modern nutritional knowledge, where "optimal" intake ranges of observable nutrients in the diet are defined, the vegan diet concept for children is insufficient in several areas - most commonly due to the lack of calcium, vitamin B12, iron, omega-3 fats, and the problematic excess of antinutrients. Deficient nutrients can be fairly easily supplemented, but the question remains to what extent this will be suitable for the developing organism (not only in terms of nutritional approach but also in forming a relationship with food).
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.