Question

Frank and Jan W. are the proud parents of Jesse, an 18-month-old child who has been breastfed from birth. Jesse was 7 pounds 1 ounce at birth and at her last check up she weighed 20 pounds. Jesse’s mom breastfeeds her in the morning and before putting her to bed at night. During the day, Jesse drinks juice and water from a cup. Jesse’s parents have been feeding her a vegan diet since her birth, citing a strong family history of heart disease as their reason for this choice. Jesse’s current diet includes a variety of chopped fruit, vegetables, cereal, mashed beans, and soy-based cheeses. Both parents want the best for their child and are carefully considering whether to continue her current diet restrictions.

Questions

5. As Jesse is weaned from breast milk, what vegan foods might be added to her diet to prevent nutrient deficiencies?

6. Using the meal plan in Figure 16-6 as a guide, show how Jesse’s parents might provide a child-friendly and balanced diet that contains no animal foods.

Expert Answer

Answer 1

5 Dark leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach ,beans and other pulses,fortified breakfast cereals such as multigrain breakfast should be included in the diet to get more iron-content.Beans and potato mash with sticks of steamed broccoli or carrots as finger foods should be given which is rich in Vitamins.Provision of milk,cheese ,and other diary foods and fortified breakfast cereals helps the baby in getting vitamin D and calcium.

6 Figure not given.