Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in Child Nutrition
Plant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The various plant-based milk alternatives differ in...
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| author | Marco Brusati Luciana Baroni Gianluca Rizzo Francesca Giampieri Maurizio Battino |
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| description | Plant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The various plant-based milk alternatives differ in nutritional characteristics due to their origin and manufacturing; more importantly, whereas formulas from plant and cow origin can be used interchangeably, plant-based drinks are nutritionally different from cow’s milk and can be consumed by children subsequently to the use of formula. Several scientific organizations have expressed differing opinions on the use of these products in the diets of children. In the face of unanimous conclusions regarding the use of these products during the first year of life, in subsequent ages there were conflicting opinions regarding the timing, quantities, and type of product to be used. From the viewpoint of the child’s overall diet and health, it could be suggested that these foods be considered not as simple substitutes for cow’s milk, but as part of a varied diet, within individual advice of use. We suggest accepting the presence of these products in a baby’s diet (omnivores included), planning their use correctly in the context of a balanced diet, according to the specific product and the needs of the individual. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8c7f6f9130824273a5a69306a114d89b2023-11-17T16:42:45ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582023-04-01127154410.3390/foods12071544Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in Child NutritionMarco Brusati0Luciana Baroni1Gianluca Rizzo2Francesca Giampieri3Maurizio Battino4Pediatric and Educational Center “La Volpe e il Canguro”, 25062 Concesio, ItalyScientific Society for Vegetarian Nutrition, 30171 Venice, ItalyIndependent Researcher, Via Venezuela 66, 98121 Messina, ItalyResearch Group on Food, Nutritional Biochemistry and Health, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, 39011 Santander, SpainInternational Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaPlant-based milk alternatives can be distinguished in two main categories, differing in production processes and regulation: plant-based formulas and plant-based drinks. They are now a widely accepted class of products on the international market. The various plant-based milk alternatives differ in nutritional characteristics due to their origin and manufacturing; more importantly, whereas formulas from plant and cow origin can be used interchangeably, plant-based drinks are nutritionally different from cow’s milk and can be consumed by children subsequently to the use of formula. Several scientific organizations have expressed differing opinions on the use of these products in the diets of children. In the face of unanimous conclusions regarding the use of these products during the first year of life, in subsequent ages there were conflicting opinions regarding the timing, quantities, and type of product to be used. From the viewpoint of the child’s overall diet and health, it could be suggested that these foods be considered not as simple substitutes for cow’s milk, but as part of a varied diet, within individual advice of use. We suggest accepting the presence of these products in a baby’s diet (omnivores included), planning their use correctly in the context of a balanced diet, according to the specific product and the needs of the individual.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/7/1544functional foodsplant-based formulaplant-based drinksplant-based milk alternativeschildinfant |
| spellingShingle | Marco Brusati Luciana Baroni Gianluca Rizzo Francesca Giampieri Maurizio Battino Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in Child Nutrition Foods functional foods plant-based formula plant-based drinks plant-based milk alternatives child infant |
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| title_short | Plant-Based Milk Alternatives in Child Nutrition |
| title_sort | plant based milk alternatives in child nutrition |
| topic | functional foods plant-based formula plant-based drinks plant-based milk alternatives child infant |
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