Nutrition for Kids is not intended as individual medical advice.
Always discuss any diet change with your personal physician or your
child’s pediatrician. In some cases, diet changes may alter medication
needs. Persons who follow a vegetarian diet should be sure to include
a source of vitamin B12 in their daily routine, such as fortified cereals,
fortified soymilk, or any common multiple vitamin.
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