Plant-based diets, defined here as including both vegan and lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets, are
growing in popularity throughout the Western world for various reasons, including concerns …

Background Interest in vegetarian diets is growing in Italy and elsewhere, as government
agencies and health/nutrition organizations are emphasizing that regular consumption of …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned
vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide …

Nutritional quality of 142 plant-based meat analogues (PBMAs) on the Swedish market were
assessed by nutritional contribution (NC) to recommended nutrient intake, three labelling …

As the number of subjects choosing vegan diets increases, healthcare providers must be
prepared to give the best advice to vegan patients during all stages of life. A completely …

Food loss is widely recognized as undermining food security and environmental
sustainability. However, consumption of resource-intensive food items instead of more …

The current craze for vegan diets has an effect on the pediatric population. This type of diet,
which does not provide all the micronutrient requirements, exposes children to nutritional …

Acquisition and homeostasis of micronutrients such as iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) pose specific
challenges. Poor solubility and high reactivity require controlled synthesis and supply of …

Iron deficiency is a global problem across the life course, but infants and their mothers are
especially vulnerable to both the development and the consequences of iron deficiency …

Background: Vegetarian and vegan weaning have increasing popularity among parents and
families. However, if not correctly managed, they may lead to wrong feeding regimens …