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That is often where the stereotype of a "weak vegan" comes from, teenagers just not knowing what to eat while not wanting to partake in animal products. (But don't believe it, many professional weight lifters are vegan, and even Arnold has left out all other animal products except for eggs.)
But let's not pretend it's really anything complex. B12 supplementation is something that is often required, but like dairy is strengthened with vitamin D, many vegan products like vegan milks, breakfast cereals etc are fortified with B12. B12 comes from micro-organisms, it's just very plentiful in meat.
But for instance hemp seeds:
Am nott vegan btw. Flexitarian perhaps. Love me some good meat but strongly dislike industrialised meat farming. (game meaf from necessary population control = ethical imo)
I'm not saying veganism isn't viable as a meal plan, because it toally is! Like you expertly explained, there are considerations you have to take in to cut meat from your diet, and supplements you have to be sure to seek out in vegan-specific foods.