Plant-Based Diets

Authors

Angela Silverman, MD, MA, MPH, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

2-1-2018

Comments

After this talk you should be able to:

• Understand the basics of plant-based diets
• Know the prevalence of plant-based diets in the US and specific populations
• Discuss the potential health benefits with your patients
• Monitor for potential health concerns in your patients on plant-based diets
• Appropriately screen and counsel patients
• Recommend plant-based sources of macro- and micronutrients

Abstract

Outline:

• Case 1
• Background:
• -What is a plant-based diet?
• -Prevalence/Epidemiology
• Health Benefits
• Cases 2&3
• Potential Concerns:
• -Nutritional Requirements & Deficiencies
• Recommendations

Recommended Citation

Silverman, MD, MA, MPH, Angela, "Plant-Based Diets" (2018). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 230.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/230