"Threatens mental retardation": Doctor explains why vegetarianism is dangerous for children
A child's diet should be healthy and balanced so that the growing body receives all the necessary vitamins and microelements.
Vegan and vegetarian diets can cause serious health problems in children.
This statement was recently made by pediatrician Ilmira Sharipova in a conversation with representatives of the publication “ Gazeta.Ru ”.
The doctor explained that with such nutrition the child does not receive the necessary protein, and there may also be an iron deficiency in the body. As a result, the baby gets bruises under the eyes, and there is a delay in speech and mental development.
But these are not all the disadvantages.
According to the doctor, a vegan diet can lead to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.
In this case, boys and girls are at risk of experiencing depression.
The child may begin to complain of memory problems and weakness.
