Question

A pediatrician told a vegan couple that their 2-year-old daughter was falling behind in her growth rate. What dietary factors are likely related to her poor growth? Using the various tools for developing vegetarian food plans presented in this chapter, plan 1 day of meals for this child, indicating food amounts that would meet her protein and energy needs and respect the vegan food pattern. (Protein and energy needs according to age and gender can be found at MyPlate [ChooseMyPlate.gov] accessible at http://www.choosemyplate.gov or on the front inside cover of your textbook.)

Answer 1

Answer: The falling behind the growth rate of the 2 year old daughter is lack of protien. Protein can be obatined from various fruits and foods. Green vegetables such as Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli etc.are rich in proteins. The lack of protien in children may cause PEM.