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A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition Program for Medical Students
Tai Metzger1, Deena Sukhon1, Sophie Fisher1
1Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI 48309, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 27, 2026
Summary
The Plant Plunge program improved medical students' nutrition knowledge and attitudes toward plant-based diets. This experiential education model enhances lifestyle counseling readiness and supports chronic disease prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diets are linked to reduced cardiovascular risk and improved health.
- Medical training often lacks comprehensive nutrition education.
- The
- Plant Plunge
- intervention aimed to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an experiential WFPB nutrition intervention on medical students.
- To assess changes in nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and perceived readiness for lifestyle counseling.
Main Methods:
- 64 medical students participated in a 4-week program with weekly seminars and WFPB lunches.
- Pre- and post-intervention assessments measured nutrition knowledge.
- Semi-structured interviews and surveys gathered qualitative and quantitative feedback.
Main Results:
- Nutrition knowledge scores significantly improved from 73.3% to 87.0% (p = 0.045).
- Participants reported improved physical health, increased awareness of nutrition's role in medicine, and personal empowerment.
- Key themes included feasibility concerns, educational value, and relevance to clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- The Plant Plunge effectively enhanced medical students' nutrition knowledge and dietary attitudes.
- Experiential nutrition programs can be scalable models for medical training.
- This intervention supports chronic disease prevention education and readiness for lifestyle counseling.
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