Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Happy Friday the 13th! I am ISO a bit of advice. My son was adopted from Haiti at 13 months old, he is now 20 months. We have just made our second visit to the International Adoption Clinic to assess his developmental and physical health. I am HAPPY to report that in 5 months, he has moved from the 5th percentile in weight to the 25th; from the 10 in height to the 50th; and the 3rd in head circumfrence to the 10th. They were especially impressed with this as it shows " brain growth " , apparently it is unusual in children over 12 months of age to " cross percentiles " in this area. He is developmentally right on track, if not a bit behind in speech - (he never babbled and seems to drop the endings of most words). I want to say that this clinic (in Boston, MA) is excellent, and the doctors and therapists are supportive of our choice to raise him vegan. Anyway - his body fat is at 4%. The doctor really would like to see this increased. Besides avocado, nut butters, full fat soy milks, soy " ice cream " (once in a while), and good cold pressed oils/vegan margarine, what are some other sources of fat in a vegan diet? Secondly - I would love a recommendation (on group or privately) for a (vegan) liquid vitamin/mineral suppliment for him. We have used Schiff in the past. Thanks so much. Any advice welcomed! Tracey =^..^= www.KindheartedWomen.com FREE shipping all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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