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Decreasing Older Adult COVID-19 Risk Factors Using Digital Technology to Implement a Plant-Based-Diet: An Opinion Paper
Heidi Benavides;
Christiane Meireles;
Viola Benavente;
Jing Wang;
Mary Helen Mays
ABSTRACT
United States (U.S.) ambulatory visits drastically fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, threatening an individual’s health promotion and chronic illness management. Considering the disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases affecting older minority populations, plant-based diet may be an intervention improve health. Plant-based diets reduce Body Mass Index (BMI) and inflammation and boost the immune system with antioxidants. Promoting plant-based diet eating patterns with the use of telehealth and digital technology can be powerful instruments which may contribute to weight loss and help keep older, minority adults stay connected to during times of physical isolation.
Citation
Please cite as:
Benavides H, Meireles C, Benavente V, Wang J, Mays MH
Decreasing COVID-19 Risk Factors for Older Adults by Using Digital Technology to Implement a Plant-Based-Diet: An Opinion