Each issue of Vegetarian Journal features a column by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD called Scientific Update. Here you’ll learn about recent published scientific studies related to veggie diets. In the latest issue, we report on a study that indicates, “Babies and toddlers in the U.S. tend not to eat enough vegetables; almost 1/3 of them don’t eat a single vegetable on a typical day. This is concerning because vegetables are important sources of vitamins and minerals. Being exposed to the flavor of vegetables early may make it more likely that children will eat vegetables and that this habit will continue into adulthood. Many parents of young vegetarians try to make sure their babies and toddlers get plenty of vegetables; however, the companies that make baby foods may not be supporting the parents. There is a lack of vegetables (and of a variety of vegetables) available in commercial baby and toddler foods. This may be contributing to babies’ and toddlers’ low vegetable intake.”

Another study, looks at the topic: Some in the U.S. Are Reducing or Eliminating Meat. Why Aren’t the Numbers Higher?

Read the article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue4/2018_issue4_scientific_update.php

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