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Recomendaciones nutricionales en dietas vegetariano-veganas para embarazadas y niños durante las diferentes etapas de la vida
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- INTRODUCTION: Nowadays, vegetarian diets have been shown to have benefits on health, hence this type of diet is growing worldwide. However, in more critical stages of life such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood and adolescence, it is necessary to take into account the possible risks that affect the development and growth of children, caused by a nutritional deficit. 2. REVIEW: The aim of this work is to carry out a bibliographical review of the latest scientific evidence on how vegetarian and vegan diets affect nutritional and health status in the different most critical stages of life. Also, the importance of advising vegetarian-vegan parents on the importance of eating a balanced and well-planned diet, using the Harvard Plato food guide and appropriate culinary techniques to improve the absorption of nutrients, also taking into account the use of fortified foods or supplements where necessary. 3. DISCUSSION: The most critical nutrients in this type of diet are proteins, fatty acids, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iodine. This is a consequence of the fact that there are dietary factors that affect absorption or they are not present in food. Therefore, to obtain a complete and balanced diet, nutritional recommendations must be followed along with appropriate culinary techniques. 4. FINAL REMARKS: vegetarian diets, especially lacto-ovo-vegetarians, during the most critical stages of life, can satisfy nutritional requirements, approaching official dietary recommendations and even obtaining health benefits. However, vegan diets are associated with an increased risk of nutritional deficits, so the need for a nutritionist will be mandatory.