Plant-based eating in infants: Part 2 Practical application presented by Dr Amanda Benham, PhD, APD
Plant-based eating is on the rise, particularly in young women and the number of infants being weaned onto a plant-based diet is increasing.
A study of vegan parents found 36% did not inform their primary care paediatricians about their vegan diet.
If parents cannot obtain support from their health professionals, they will seek other sources, which could put their infants and children at risk.
Our two-part series on plant-based eating is designed so we can provide support and accurate information to our clients who are plant-based eaters and their infants.
In this part 2 Amanda gives expert advice on the nutritional requirements from lactation through to weaning and to age 12 months. She explains dietary patterns which are nourishing and the rationale for supplements (what, when and how much) required in infants being fed a plant-based diet.
Learn about:
- The nutrients for which dietary intake is related to the concentration in breast milk
- Recommended supplements for lactating women
- The rationale (why, what, when and how much) for supplements in infants ages 4-6months, 6-8months, 8-12 months
- How to increase supplement compliance
In 2022 Amanda completed her PhD on the Vitamin B12 intake of women of reproductive age on a vegan diet in Australia
She has additional qualifications in paediatric nutrition, has been a vegan for nearly 40 years. Amanda has the unique experience of being highly educated in vegan nutrition, working with clients clinically specialising in vegan nutrition and being vegan herself- as well as her children and now grandchild.
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See also Plant-based eating in infants: Part 1 Key nutrients