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Posted on: 01/29/2007
Question
I have been a Vegetarian for 2.5 months. However, I have recently become worried that it may be stunting my growth. I would like to be taller. Would supplementing vitamins and protein be less effective then just eating meat?
Answer
Eating a vegetarian diet will not stunt your growth if you have a well-balanced diet that contains protein and vitamins to replace the meat. Your doctor can recommend nutritional guidelines to help guide your choices.