A salad or some raw vegetables top off a meal featuring corn chili. Photo by Pam Spaulding. Styled by Alice Colombo.
Children are the fastest growing segment of vegetarians.
When they choose the route unilaterally, their parents often seek reassurance that the diet is safe and search for ways to feed the whole family. Only experimentation will solve the dinner dilemma. But put away your worries about safety, says the American Dietetic Association. Vegetarian diets can be healthful for people of all ages, including infants and toddlers. All children need balanced diets, not just vegetarians.