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Update to the position of the German Nutrition Society on vegan diets in population groups with special nutritional requirements

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.5" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Article from Special Edition "Vegan" of ERNAHRUNGS UMSCHAU September 2020 Margrit Richter, Anja Kroke, Dorle Grünewald-Funk, Helmut Heseker, Kiran Virmani, Bernhard Watzl for the German Nutrition Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung e. V. [DGE]) Introduction The position of the German Nutrition Society on vegan diets was published in 2016 [1]. The conclusion of this position was that without supplementation of potentially critical nutrients, it is difficult or impossible to ensure an adequate supply of certain nutrients with a vegan diet. Therefore, those who wish to follow a vegan diet should take care to ensure they are adequately supplied with these (potentially) critical nutrients, especially vitamin B₁₂. This can be achieved through the careful selection of foods with high nutrient density and by selecting foods that are enriched with the required nutrients and/or by taking nutritional supplements, as well as by having regular medical check-ups and consulting a qualified nutrition specialist (see Richter et al. 2016 [1]). In population groups with special nutritional requirements, the risk of malnutrition or nutrient deficiency when following a vegan diet is higher than for healthy adults who follow this diet. These population groups include children from infancy onwards throughout the entire growth phase, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women [2]. At the time the position was published, there was a lack of up-to-date, conclusive studies on the basis of which the supply situation for these at-risk groups could be assessed. Therefore, the German Nutrition Society did not recommend a vegan diet during pregnancy or while lactating, or during childhood or adolescence. For those who nevertheless decide to adhere to a vegan diet or feed their children a vegan diet, advice has been issued on how to prevent nutrient deficiencies (see [1]). Because several new publications on this topic have become available since the German Nutrition Society position on vegan diets was published, a systematic literature search update was performed with regard to the aforementioned at-risk groups. free access to full english version[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

DGE position on vegan diets (Special Edition “Vegan”, 09/2020): Updated evidence on nutrient supply, vitamin B12 and risks for children, pregnancy and lactation – based on systematic literature review

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Update to the position of the German Nutrition Society on vegan diets in population groups with special nutritional requirements

DGE position on vegan diets (Special Edition “Vegan”, 09/2020): Updated evidence on nutrient supply, vitamin B12 and risks for children, pregnancy and lactation – based on systematic literature review

Article from Special Edition "Vegan" of ERNAHRUNGS UMSCHAU September 2020

Margrit Richter, Anja Kroke, Dorle Grünewald-Funk, Helmut Heseker, Kiran Virmani, Bernhard Watzl for the German Nutrition Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung e. V. [DGE])

Introduction

The position of the German Nutrition Society on vegan diets was published in 2016 [1]. The conclusion of this position was that without supplementation of potentially critical nutrients, it is difficult or impossible to ensure an adequate supply of certain nutrients with a vegan diet. Therefore, those who wish to follow a vegan diet should take care to ensure they are adequately supplied with these (potentially) critical nutrients, especially vitamin B₁₂. This can be achieved through the careful selection of foods with high nutrient density and by selecting foods that are enriched with the required nutrients and/or by taking nutritional supplements, as well as by having regular medical check-ups and consulting a qualified nutrition specialist (see Richter et al. 2016 [1]).

In population groups with special nutritional requirements, the risk of malnutrition or nutrient deficiency when following a vegan diet is higher than for healthy adults who follow this diet. These population groups include children from infancy onwards throughout the entire growth phase, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women [2]. At the time the position was published, there was a lack of up-to-date, conclusive studies on the basis of which the supply situation for these at-risk groups could be assessed. Therefore, the German Nutrition Society did not recommend a vegan diet during pregnancy or while lactating, or during childhood or adolescence. For those who nevertheless decide to adhere to a vegan diet or feed their children a vegan diet, advice has been issued on how to prevent nutrient deficiencies (see [1]).

Because several new publications on this topic have become available since the German Nutrition Society position on vegan diets was published, a systematic literature search update was performed with regard to the aforementioned at-risk groups.

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