Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Plant-Based Diet

A diet that emphasizes consumption of plant foods, such as grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and LEGUMES while reducing intake of animal-based foods.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A diet that emphasizes consumption of plant foods, such as grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and LEGUMES while reducing intake of animal-based foods.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Diet, Plant-Based
  • Diet, Plant Based
  • Diets, Plant-Based
  • Plant Based Diet
  • Plant-Based Diets
  • Plant-Based Nutrition
  • Nutrition, Plant-Based
  • Plant Based Nutrition

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, ethnology, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2024; use DIET, VEGETARIAN 2020-2023

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Previous Indexing

  • Diet, Vegetarian (2001-2023)

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  1. E02w.642w.249.278w
  2. G07.203.650w.240w.278w

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NLM Classification

WB 430

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Plant-Based Diet. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000095500. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000095500
  2. Plant-Based Diet. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant-based_diet
  3. Plant-Based Diet. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7201457