Nutripaed Foundation

Symposium Nutrition and Health

Plant-based diets in paediatrics: Do we need strategies to prevent nutrient deficiencies?

Thursday, 30 November 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Venue

Auditorium University Children’s Hospital Zurich Steinwiesstrasse 75
8032 Zurich

Organisation

Nutrition Research Unit Nutrition Research Unit, University Children’s Hospital Zurich – Eleonore Foundation, Zurich

Chair

Christian Braegger
Nutrition Research Unit, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

Maria Andersson
Nutrition Research Unit, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

Program

14:00 | Welcome

Prof. Michael Grotzer

14:05 | Introduction

Prof. Christian Braegger

14:10 | Daten zum Verzehr von Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln in der Schweiz

Urs Stalder

14:30 | The role of proteins in plant-based diets

Prof. Jean-François Huneau

14:55 | Iron deficiency

Prof. Diego Moretti

15:20 | Vitamin B₁₂ status in individuals adhering to plant-based diets

PD Dr. Luciana Hannibal

15:45 | Coffee Break

16:05 | Plant-based diets in pediatrics: The importance of iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency

Dr. Maria Andersson

16:30 | Calcium and vitamin D in vegetarian and vegan diets of children

Dr. Pascal Müller

16:55 | Plant-based diets in paediatrics: Do they provide adequate omega-3 fatty acids?

Dr. Jeannine Baumgartner

17:20 | Summary and panel discussion