Plant-based Beverages Are Not a Good Alternative for Young Children

Plant-based beverages continue to grow in popularity. There is a misconception that these beverages are healthy and nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk but this is not the case (1). A comparison of the nutritional value of plant-based beverages in Canada, was covered recently in a televised news segment on the CTV Network.

The nutrient composition of plant-based beverages can become a problem for young children. With the exception of fortified soy beverages, if...