How may cases of malnourished infants of non-vegan parents haven't been in the news? Umberto Eco pointed out decades ago how a reporting bias affects public per

How may cases of malnourished infants of non-vegan parents haven't been in the news? Umberto Eco pointed out decades ago how a reporting bias affects public perception. Why is there a need for this specific law? Why isn't the well-being of a child covered under more general laws already?