Critical reviews in food science and nutrition
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian and vegan diets in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of nutritional and health outcomes.
Sofia Lotti, Giona Panizza, Daniela Martini, Wolfgang Marx, Jeannette M Beasley, Barbara Colombini, Monica Dinu
Published: 202510.1080/10408398.2025.2572983
Abstract
The health implications of lacto-ovo-vegetarian and vegan diets in childhood remain debated. This meta-analysis compares lacto-ovo-vegetarian and vegan diets with omnivorous diets across a wide spectrum of nutrients and health outcomes among children…
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