Research Article

The opinion of KwaZulu-Natal dietitians regarding the use of a whole-foods plant-based diet in the management of non-communicable diseases

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 34 , issue 2 , 2021 , pages: 60–64

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2019.1679996

Author(s): LM Janse Van Rensburg , South Africa , NL Wiles , South Africa

Keywords: Dietitians , plant-based diet , KwaZulu-Natal , non-communicable diseases , vegan diet

Abstract

Background: International studies have highlighted the benefit of using a whole-food, plant-based diet (WFPBD) in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is imperative to gather the opinions of dietitians on this diet, in order to assess whether it is a suitable treatment option for the prevention of NCDs in South Africa.

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