Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones. Your baby needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. If you don't eat enough vitamin D-fortified foods - such as cow's milk and some cereals - and you have limited sun exposure, you might need vitamin D supplements. If you don't eat fish, you might consider talking to your health care provider about taking an omega-3 supplement. Vitamin B-12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, so it's difficult to get enough in vegetarian diets. Your health care provider will likely recommend a daily vitamin B-12 supplement.
Other options include calcium-enriched and -fortified products, such as juices, cereals, soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu.Ĭonsider supplements. Good sources of calcium include dairy products and dark green vegetables.
For protein, consider plant sources, such as soy products and meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
