Study reveals most plant-based milks don’t meet toddlers’ nutrient needs

Study reveals most plant-based milks don’t meet toddlers’ nutrient needs

Source: News-Medical

Replacing cow’s milk with most plant-based drinks cuts key nutrients in young children’s diets unless products are fortified. Specially formulated soy drinks can maintain or even boost intakes of iron and iodine.

Can a plant-based drink match milk for toddlers? New research reveals that most don’t—unless they’re specially fortified.
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