Decreasing Older Adult COVID-19 Risk Factors Using Digital Technology to Implement a Plant-Based-Diet: An Opinion Paper

Overview

Journal JMIR Aging

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2021 Jun 3

PMID 34081595

Citations 3

Authors

Heidi Benavides

Christiane Lumachi Meireles

Viola Benavente

Mary Helen Mays

Jing Wang

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Abstract

A disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases affect older, minority populations. Obese older adults are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 complications and lower survival rates; minority older adults often experience higher rates of obesity. A plant-based diet intervention may improve COVID-19 obesity modifiable risk factors. Encouraging the consumption plant-based diets consisting of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts utilizing community outreach strategies and digital technology can contribute to improving COVID-19 risk factors.

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