Purpose: As animal-derived foods are the main source of selenium, zinc, and copper, children and adolescents on vegetarian or vegan dietary patterns are at risk of an inadequate supply. Methods: Among 342 children and adolescents (6–18 years) with different dietary patterns (86 vegans, 120 vegetarians,…
Purpose: A vegan diet is associated with health benefits but may also lead to inadequate intake of essential nutrients. Due to the lower selenium content in plant-based compared to animal-based foods, many vegans do not reach the recommended selenium intake in Europe. The only plant-based food with high…