https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2912628/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2912628/ “Need” was perhaps a strong word. But basically if

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2912628/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2912628/ “Need” was perhaps a strong word. But basically if one eats a strictly vegan diet during growth years without supplements, they WILL develop malnutrition related disorders and/or stunted growth. It is the recommendation of pediatricians to feed kids some meat so as to provide a natural source of essential vitamins and minerals. Kids who do not eat meat need to be screened for various malnutrition, growth, and eating disorders.