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  • Nutrition Science
  • Healthcare Professional Education

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  • The U.S. faces an obesity epidemic, with over 40% of adults obese, increasing chronic disease risk.
  • Poor diets contribute to obesity and are linked to major health issues like heart disease, the leading cause of death.
  • Plant-based diets (PBDs) offer a potential alternative to the standard American diet for disease prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review health care professionals' attitudes and perceptions regarding plant-based nutrition.
  • To identify strategies for promoting the adoption of PBDs in the U.S.
  • To explore how to integrate PBDs into routine patient care.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of 27 articles identified from PubMed and Web of Science searches in April 2024.
  • Systematic search of databases for research on health care professionals' views on plant-based diets.
  • Analysis of identified articles to determine key themes influencing attitudes and behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Nine key themes emerged, influencing health professionals' attitudes and behaviors towards PBDs.
  • These themes were mapped using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).
  • Identified enablers and barriers to implementing PBDs in clinical practice.

Conclusions:

  • Barriers include time constraints, limited education, insufficient skills, and lack of collaboration.
  • Inadequate professional training hinders the integration of plant-based nutrition.
  • Facilitators include access to evidence-based summaries, clear guidelines, and professional development.