However, it is becoming more common for children as young as 7 or 8 years old to choose this diet for themselves. School snacks and lunches will probably need to be brought from home as school lunches may have limited vegan choices. However, schools may offer juice, vegetables and fruits, dairy free breads, baked potatoes and even bean burritos on occasion. While some people express concern that children who are vegan may find the diet socially difficult, that is not necessarily the case. Numerous students avoid food items for religious reasons or due to food allergy, not to mention simply disliking the food.
Few data are available on the eating habits of vegan teenagers.
Vegan teens are still teens and therefore common teen eating habits are to be expected. Foods with low nutrient density such as french fries and non-dairy desserts may be chosen over green leafy vegetables. Since vegan diets are more common among teen-agers as are eating disorders, some health professionals have noted that vegetarian diets are somewhat more common among teens with eating disorders than in the general adolescent population. Nutritional considerations Many of the same dietary concerns apply to both the vegan and omnivorous child. Adequate caloric intake is essential to the growth of all children.