Dietary intake, nutritional status, and health outcomes among vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous Czech families.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vegan diets are gaining popularity in the general population because of their perceived environmental and health benefits. However, concerns remain regarding potential nutrient deficiencies, particularly during critical growth periods. We aimed to compare growth, cardiovascular health, bone turnover, iodine, and overall micronutrient status among families adhering to vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous dietary habits.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 Czech families (47 vegan, 23 vegetarian, and 25 omnivore), comprising 187 adults and 142 children. Clinical examination, fasting blood, and 3-day prospective diet records were collected to compare growth, cardiovascular health, bone turnover, iodine, and overall micronutrient status among dietary g

SUBMITTER: Henikova M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12748659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature