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
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. Dr. med. Michael Grotzer
14:05 | Introduction
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Braegger
14:10 | Daten zum Verzehr von Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln in der Schweiz
14:30 | The role of proteins in plant-based diets
14:55 | Iron deficiency
15:20 | Vitamin B12 status in individuals adhering to plant-based diets
15:45 | Coffee Break
16:05 | Plant-based diets in pediatrics: The importance of iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency
16:30 | Calcium and vitamin D in vegetarian and vegan diets of children
16:55 | Plant-based diets in paediatrics: Do they provide adequate omega-3 fatty acids?
17:20 | Summary and panel discussion
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Braegger
