Help! My Teen Wants to Be a Vegetarian

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Hey, at least it's not a piercing

The teen years are known for their mini-rebellions. For your kid, this could mean testing out black nail polish, breaking curfew, or taking up a few new causes. If one day they decide to say sayonara to steak, don't worry. A carefully planned vegetarian diet can be healthy (as long as it's not a 24-hour carb fest). Just make sure they get plenty of these five nutrients.

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