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To: average joe who wrote (12940)	5/27/2007 9:47:05 AM
From: average joe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 36921

Learn why butter and lard are good for you and corn oil and soy milk are not. Visit Nina's markets for local and traditional foods. ninaplanck.com 'The most significant issue with vegan infants is growth. I have seen cases of severe anemia and protein deficiency in vegan infants resulting in hospitalization and blood transfusion. Most breast-fed vegan children will do okay until solids are introduced, as long as the vegan mother is well nourished. Most commonly you see Vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies in vegan children. Vegan families must place close attention to protein sources, calcium, Vitamins D and B12, and iron. Often this can be achieved via fortified foods, but I've seen that not all vegan parents want to choose these types of foods. Most vegan families I've met don't understand the importance of fat intake in the cognitive development of the baby.' The doctor also reiterated what informed parents know: that soy milk is 'completely inadequate' for babies.