POSITION OF DIETETIC INSTITUTIONS ON PLANT-BASED DIETS
“It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19562864/
“It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27886704/
“Plant-based diets can support healthy living at every age and life stage”
“Plant-based eating is recognised as an intervention to improve health outcomes. They could reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and some cancers and may help you manage your weight.”
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/vegetarian-vegan-plant-based-diet.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIQUJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc6o1NMEbnmG8av76wf7Q7Z8dlq7nULmYoeQn7kWkY5cEp75p4fyMJ3ENA_aem_4QnPE84TdjmW-kPqhvriGQ 
