Uh-Oh, here's a snag.

I ran across this little tid-bit as I was surfing. Thought I'd share. Seems that young adults who are, or were, vegetarians are at a higher risk of eating disorders. Definitely something to keep in mind if incorporating a vegetarian diet into your family lifestyle.

Raising children on a vegetarian diet, is something that is definitely critized in the American Society. Many people will say that the growing childs body needs more fats, calories, vitamins, and nutrients than a vegetarian diet would ever be able to support. They would even claim that it is unethical to raise a child souly upon a vegetarian diet. One nutritionist gave just such an objection in this article, but was generally over ruled by other specialists who agree that a vegetarian diet, if well maintained, will be just as healthy (if not more) than a regular omnivore's diet. However they do stress the need for added calcium, protein, and vitamin B12, and one suggests that a vegetarian diet with dairy would be best.