A 1-year-old child is on a pure vegetarian (vegan) diet. This diet requires supplementation with what?

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Pure vegetarian (vegan) diets eliminate any food of animal origin, including milk and eggs. These diets require supplementation with many vitamins, especially vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, riboflavin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc. Niacin, folic acid, and vitamins C and E are readily obtainable from foods of vegetable origin.

A 1-Year-Old Child Is on a Pure Vegetarian (Vegan) Diet