Raising a Child as a Vegan

Katie Ferguson

Interest

I was curious if it was possible.

Child abuse cases.It was a unique topic.

Paper

Topic: Children raised on vegan diets. Driving Question: Can a vegan diet

nutritionally support a child throughout all stages of development?

Thesis: A vegan diet can support a child's health as long as the parents pay close attention to the foods the child is consuming.

Interesting Facts

1. In America, livestock animals are exempted from anti-cruelty laws.

2. The America Dietetic Association advocate well planned vegetarian diets.

3. People who eat more fruits and vegetables have about half the risk of cancer.

4. Famous Vegetarians:

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Albert Einstein

4. Leonardo de Vinci

What I Learned While Researching

There are different types of vegan diets – some more restrictive than others.

Although it's possible, it is not a good idea to raise a child as a vegan.

There are lots of benefits to being vegan, however there are plenty of consequences as well.

Product

I made a cookbook of easy and fun vegan recipes. Many are vegan versions of common dishes.

I used a small scrapbook and decorations to make it.

I worked on the product during my free time. My product gives people a way to

incorporate vegan food into their normal diet.

I did not have a mentor.

What I Learned from the Product

TIME MANAGEMENT! Chose something you know you

will have fun making. Making a cookbook is more time-

consuming than you think.

Connecting my Paper to my Product

My paper talked about how to stay healthy and eat well as a vegan, so my cookbook offered easy and healthy recipes. It offers some less-scary vegan alternatives to meat and animal products.

Successes: Completing my

product. Having most of my

paper done sophomore year.

Choosing a product I was able to have fun with.

Challenges: Time management

and procrastination. Sticking with the

time line. Finding trustworthy

sources.

Reflection

I will use these recipes in the future and share them with my family and friends.

I do not plan on becoming vegan or turning my knowledge into a career.

I took away a new knowledge of a different diet and lifestyle, as well as new ways to make veggies taste good!

Works Cited

Goldstein, Myrna C., and Mark A. Goldstein. Food and Nutrition Controversies Today: A Reference Guide. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2009. Print

Byrnes, Stephen. "Vegetarianism." consumerhealth.org. Consumer Health Organization of Canada, Apr. 2001. Web. 31 Mar. 2011. <http://www.consumerhealth.org/articles/display.cfm?ID=20010801000824>.

Craig, Winston. "A Short Historical Perspective on Vegetarian Diets." Vegetarian-Nutrition.info. Andrews University, 2003. Web. 24 Mar. 2011. <http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.php>.

Copyright

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