“A diet optimally designed for adult humans would naturally be ideal for the children of that species, too. There are no special needs children have that would make them require a different diet. Even at the time of rapid growth and brain development, the optimal supply of energy and essential fats can be met by an appropriately planned vegetarian or vegan diet.”

—  Joel Fuhrman

Source: Disease-Proof Your Child (2005), Ch. 4, p. 157

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Family Physician and author 1953

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