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Nutritional availability and carbon footprints of vegetarian and vegan diets: a cross-sectional analysis of dietary data for UK children

2026-01-30 nutrition Title + abstract only
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As plant-based (PB) diets become more common among UK children, understanding their nutritional adequacy and environmental impact is vital. This study assessed nutrient intake and dietary greenhouse gas emissions among children following omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan diets. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using three-day weighed food diaries from 39 UK children aged 2-12 years (omnivore n=15; and PB: vegetarian n=11; vegan n=13). Nutrients were analysed with and without supplementa...

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