Though no association was seen between eating a vegetarian diet and nutrition risk, there were too few vegan children in the ...

Plant-based diets are no longer a niche choice. For many families, the motivation is concern for the climate, animal welfare, or health. But when children’s diets change, the question becomes more ...

Plant-based foods are found everywhere these days, making it easier than ever to enjoy a vegetarian lifestyle. According to a study done last year by researchers from the University of Glasgow, ...

Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major new meta-analysis – the most comprehensive study to-date of plant-based ...

Vegan and vegetarian diets were associated with increased odds of being underweight in early infancy, the first 60 days of life, compared with an omnivore diet, with these differences less pronounced ...

A recent study published in the journal Healthcare examined the common plant-based diets (PBDs) in adolescents and children and their benefits and risks in health promotion and disease prevention.

To mark National Vegetarian Week, Linda McCartney Foods has found that 73% of parents would encourage meat-free choices if ...

Q. My 12-year old daughter is now eating a vegetarian diet. Is this safe for such a young child? Are there any recommendations for making sure she is still getting all of her required nutrients?

Vegetarian spring rolls are pictured in this 2007 file photo. A plant-based diet may reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and premature death due to cardiovascular disease, according to a new ...

The rising popularity of plant-based eating has brought increased attention to pescatarian and vegetarian diets, with many people considering these approaches for health improvements, environmental ...