Most vegans do. Fortified plant milks, cereals and nutritional yeast can contribute, but the amounts vary between brands and serves, and absorption drops when doses are small and spread out. A regular supplement is the more reliable option for most people. Your dietitian checks your current intake and your blood results, then recommends a dose and frequency that suits you.

Not necessarily.Your body maintains a pool of amino acids across the day, so eating a variety of legumes, grains, nuts and soy foods over 24 hours is enough. What matters more is total protein and spreading it across meals rather than eating most of it at dinner. For athletes and those prioritising muscle growth, having enough of the amino acid, leucine, in meals is important.

Plant sources such as walnuts, chia, flaxseed and canola oil provide ALA, which your body converts to the long-chain omega-3 fats DHA and EPA at a low rate. Including these foods daily helps. Some people also use an algae-based DHA supplement, which is vegan and does not rely on conversion. Your dietitian can advise whether that suits your situation.

Yes, with planning. Growing children need more energy, protein, iron, calcium, zinc, iodine and B12 per kilogram than adults, and plant foods are often bulky and filling, so kids can fill up before they meet their needs. Higher energy foods such as nut butters, tofu and full-fat fortified milks help. Growth and blood results should be monitored.

They can be useful, but they vary widely. Some are high in sodium and saturated fat and low in iron and protein, while others are fortified and genuinely nutritious. Check the label for protein per serve, sodium, and whether calcium and B12 have been added. Whole foods such as legumes, tofu and tempeh usually work better as your everyday base.

Ask your GP about full blood count, ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and thyroid function if iodine is a concern. Zinc and folate are sometimes added. Bring any results from the past 12 months to your appointment, along with the labels or photos of any supplements you take, so your dietitian can work from real numbers.