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[PLANT (FOOD) POWER] Food-as-medicine resource highlights plant-based eating pattern

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a medical professional society based in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced the availability of a 10-part series of research white papers on the benefits of a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle for treatment of multiple chronic conditions. The food-as-medicine collection is an evidence-based compilation resource for medical professionals treating patients with chronic diseases that can also be useful as a wellness resource for active-aging professionals.

The series was developed by reviewing available evidence relevant to health effects of plant-based diets for a variety of conditions. Research summaries were synthesized with clinical implications and practical takeaways for providers. Each paper in the series provides a comprehensive evidence guide on the state of research in the field that can support further learning, discussions with colleagues and provider-to-patient education. Additionally, the series is packaged with patient-facing educational resources to support successful adoption of a predominantly plant-based diet.

The series covers such topics as dietary quality, weight management and obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune disease, longevity and quality of life.

The series is posted at https://lifestylemedicine.org/plantbasednutrition

 

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