Plant-based Beverages – Are They Healthier For Young Children? (Updated)

Plant-based drinks (e.g. rice, coconut, almond, oat, hemp, potato) may not be able to support good health for infants and young children when used as the main beverage. Infants and young children have become malnourished after being fed plant-based drinks as their main beverage (1-8). 

While some plant-based drinks may be fortified with added calcium, vitamin D and other vitamins, they are low in...