(Back when I was diagnosed with and battling leukemia, I ate vegetarian for several years. As long as you eat a wide variety of plant based foods you will get all the nutrients you need.)

Children raised on vegetarian diets tend to receive similar levels of key nutrients to those who eat meat, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. However, the researchers found that veggie kids have a slightly higher risk of being underweight, highlighting the need for careful consideration and planning when it comes to feeding children.