Growth trajectories in infants from families with plant-based or omnivorous dietary patterns

JAMA Network Open

2026-02-05

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cohort study, infants from vegan households had growth patterns similar to those from omnivorous households, with a higher odds of early underweight that decreased by age 24 months. In the context of developed countries, these findings seem reassuring. Further research should examine vegan diet quality and the impact of nutritional counseling during pregnancy and infancy in supporting optimal infant development.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kerem Avital, MPH, email kerema@post.bgu.ac.il.

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