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Background and Purpose of the Film

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EAT FOR HEALTH, EAT FOR LIFE

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Why This Film Is Needed

Some otherwise excellent, plant-based documentaries have an approach that may prevent them from widespread use in the medical community.

For example, the films may:

  • Criticize the current medical system
  • Disparage physicians training
  • Draw conclusions with minimal scientific support
  • Take strong or controversial positions on the environment
  • Focus on societal villains rather than on patient choices

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PlantWise appeals to physicians and healthcare systems while inspiring patients and their families to make lifestyle changes through its focus on:

  • Transformative patient stories
  • Solutions to chronic health conditions
  • Collaboration within the medical community
  • The primacy of the doctor-patient relationship
  • A positive lifestyle change message that is relevant for all ages

The Film’s Focus

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We asked:

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  • Need: No existing films met our established criteria.
  • Partnership: Four nonprofits partnered to create PlantWise.
  • Healthcare: Physicians and healthcare systems can use this film with patients to motivate lifestyle change.

How the Film Was Developed

Could a documentary

film used in inpatient

and outpatient settings serve as a catalyst for lifestyle change?

Is there an existing film

that can be used

as part of a study on healthy lifestyle and metabolic syndrome reversal?

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  • Focus: Six patient stories
  • Problem: Poor diet and lifestyle choices
  • Culprit: Standard American Diet
  • Solution: Whole-food, plant-based lifestyle
  • Experts: 18 nationally recognized lifestyle medicine professionals
  • Hope: Film offers hope that disease epidemic is largely reversible

Film Synopsis

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An Educational Tool

  • STORIES: How can doctors inspire patients to make dramatic lifestyle changes using powerful stories?

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  • FAMILIES: What can patients watch with their families that would motivate them to make changes together?

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  • EDUCATORS: How can medical educators inspire students to investigate the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet?

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PlantWise is the answer β€” It’s short, compelling, and encouraging. It can be prescribed and promoted by:

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  • Private practice physicians
  • Hospitals and Medical clinics
  • Educational institutions training medical personnel
  • Groups promoting healthy lifestyle choices

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Patients in PlantWise:

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  • Had common, relatable health conditions

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  • Were unaware of the health impact of their food choices

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  • Thought their conditions were genetic and inevitable.

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PlantWise delivers the message that:

By fueling our bodies with whole plant foods, we can transform our health and reclaim our energy and vitality.

For Patients & Families

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Who can use PlantWise?

  • Doctors β€” In doctor’s offices and hospitals for patients with chronic health conditions caused by poor lifestyle choices.
  • Educators β€” In medical education settings to present concepts of lifestyle medicine.
  • Communities β€” In communities that want to transform into vibrant, lively places of wellness.

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Our Hope

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It is our hope that those who watch PlantWise will be inspired to try a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle β€” and that they will experience an amazing health transformation themselves.

The Opportunity

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LEARN MORE AT

PlantWiseFilm.com

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FOR PROVIDERS

ProjectPlantWise.com

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