Editing Veganism (section)

===Positions of dietetic and government associations===
[[File:Vegan Plate.svg|thumb|Healthy vegan meal composition shown using the food plate method]]

The [[Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics]] and [[Dietitians of Canada]] say that properly planned vegetarian or vegan diets are appropriate for all life stages, including pregnancy and lactation.<ref name="MelinaCraig2016"/><ref>{{cite journal|author1=American Dietetic Association|year=2003|title=Position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: Vegetarian diets|url=http://www.andjrnl.org/article/S0002-8223%2803%2900294-3/fulltext|journal=Journal of the American Dietetic Association|volume=103|issue=6|pages=748–765|citeseerx=10.1.1.739.2592|doi=10.1053/jada.2003.50142|pmid=12778049}}</ref> The Australian [[National Health and Medical Research Council]] similarly recognizes a well-planned vegan diet as viable for any age,<ref name="Vegan Australia2">{{cite press release|url=http://www.international.to/index.php?option=com_content&id=8942%3Agovernment-recognises-vegan-diet-as-viable-option-for-all-australians&Itemid=307|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922033910/http://www.international.to/index.php?option=com_content&id=8942%3Agovernment-recognises-vegan-diet-as-viable-option-for-all-australians&Itemid=307|archive-date=22 September 2013|title=Government recognises vegan diet as viable option for all Australians|publisher=Vegan Australia|via=News International|date=12 July 2013}}</ref> as does the [[British Dietetic Association]],<ref>[https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/british-dietetic-association-confirms-well-planned-vegan-diets-can-support-healthy-living-in-people-of-all-ages.html "British Dietetic Association confirms well-planned vegan diets can support healthy living in people of all ages"]. bda.uk.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.</ref> British [[National Health Service]]<ref>{{cite web|date=3 September 2018|title=The vegan diet|url=https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-vegan-diet/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519182001/https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-vegan-diet/|archive-date=19 May 2019|publisher=The British National Health Service}}</ref> and the [[Canadian Pediatric Society]].<ref name="pmid215327962">{{cite journal|last1=Amit|first1=M|date=May 2010|title=Vegetarian diets in children and adolescents|journal=Paediatrics & Child Health|volume=15|issue=5|pages=303–14|pmc=2912628|pmid=21532796}}</ref>

As of 2024 the {{ill|German Society for Nutrition|de|Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung}} (DGE) holds that for healthy adults a vegan diet can be healthful, when B<sub>12</sub> is supplemented and the diet is well-planned so that critical nutrients are provided. Because data is lacking the DGE does not recommend for or against vegan diets for vulnerable groups like children, young people, elderly and pregnant or breastfeeding women. If individuals in these groups decide for a vegan diet, they are suggested to seek professional advice, as planning the diet in these cases is complex and irreversible consequences cannot be ruled out, when the diet is not well planned. The DGE highlights that a vegan diet is exceptionally environmental friendly and can reduce greenhouse cases by about 70-80%, while having other environmental benefits, too.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=Neubewertung der DGE-Position zu veganer Ernährung |url=https://www.dge.de//fileadmin/dok/wissenschaft/positionen/DGE_Position_Neubewertung_Vegane_Ern%C3%A4hrung_EU_2024_60-84.pdf |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung |quote=Für die gesunde erwachsene Allgemeinbevölkerung kann neben anderen Ernährungsweisen auch eine vegane Ernährung, unter der Voraussetzung der Einnahme eines Vitamin-B12-Präparats, einer ausgewogenen, gut geplanten Lebensmittelauswahl sowie einer bedarfsdeckenden Zufuhr der potenziell kritischen Nährstoffe (ggf. auch durch weitere Nährstoffpräparate), eine gesundheitsfördernde Ernährung darstellen. Für die vulnerablen Gruppen Kinder, Jugendliche, Schwangere, Stillende und Senior*innen kann die DGE aufgrund der weiterhin eingeschränkten Datenlage weder eine eindeutige Empfehlung für noch gegen eine vegane Ernährung aussprechen. Aufgrund des Risikos für potenzielle, teilweise irreversible Konsequenzen bei inadäquater Durchführung müssen für eine vegane Ernährung in vulnerablen Gruppen besonders fundierte Ernährungskompetenzen vorliegen. Eine Ernährungsberatung durch qualifizierte Fachkräfte ist daher für diese Gruppen dringend angeraten.}}</ref> As of 2022, 45% of government nutritional guidelines discuss vegan meat or milk alternatives, or both.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Neue Analyse: Fast jede zweite Ernährungsfachgesellschaft erwähnt Milch- & Fleischalternativen in ihren Richtlinien – Vegan News |url=https://vegan-news.de/neue-analyse-fast-jede-zweite-ernaehrungsfachgesellschaft-erwaehnt-milch-fleischalternativen-in-ihren-richtlinien/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=vegan-news.de |date=9 November 2022 |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Klapp |first1=Anna-Lena |last2=Feil |first2=Nico |last3=Risius |first3=Antje |date=2022 |title=A Global Analysis of National Dietary Guidelines On Plant-Based Diets and Substitutions for Animal-Based Foods |journal=Current Developments in Nutrition |volume=6 |issue=11 |pages=nzac144 |doi=10.1093/cdn/nzac144|pmid=36467286 |pmc=9708321 }}</ref>