Here are some guidelines: For children up to age 1, breast milk or a fortified, soy formula should be the primary source of nutrition. Do not limit dietary fat for children younger than 2 years. They should get enough calcium, protein, vitamin D and riboflavin. For older children use Vitamin B12 supplements if no animal products are eaten. Make sure your child gets plenty of iron from foods such as spinach, raisins, iron-fortified cereals and whole grains, prunes and prune juice.

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