A new law that is being proposed over in Italy could see parents face a prison sentence if they force a vegan diet on their children.

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Elvira Savino, of the Forza Italia party, has brought up the new law as she believes that a vegan diet leaves children lacking in iron, zinc and B12, which can lead to neurological problems.

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This new law, nicknamed the ‘Savino Law’, comes after several cases of children being hospitalised for malnutrition after being made to follow the vegan diet. Savino wrote:

For some years the belief has been spreading in Italy that a vegetarian diet, even in the rigid form of a vegan diet, results in significant health benefits.

There is no objection if the person making this choice is an informed adult. A problem arises when children are involved.

I totally get what she is saying here and if not done properly, the vegan diet can lead to serious complications. But surely then you should impose a similar law on parents that allow their kids to eat processed crap and fast food? I’m pretty sure Maccy D’s leaves kids lacking in serious nutrients too.

Then again, everyone loves to hate a vegan – particularly when they act like this.