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. 2021 Sep 1;16(3):318–333. doi: 10.1177/15598276211041551

Table 4.

“Would you try a WFPB diet for 3 weeks for any of the reasons below?” By patient rating of overall health.

Definitely will NOT try Will think about trying for this reason Will probably try for this reason Definitely will try for this reason I have tried or am already trying for this reason
Overall Health Rating Freq (%) Freq (%) Freq (%) Freq (%) Freq (%) P-Value
To lower my saturated fat intake Poor/fair 1 (5%) 4 (18%) 4 (18%) 12 (55%) 1 (5%) .040
Good/excellent 7 (30%) 3 (13%) 6 (26%) 6 (26%) 1 (4%)
To slow down or prevent cancer Poor/fair 3 (14%) 4 (18%) 0 (0%) 13 (59%) 2 (9%) .042
Good/excellent 6 (25%) 6 (25%) 5 (21%) 6 (25%) 1 (4%)
To lower cholesterol to normal levels Poor/fair 2 (9%) 4 (18%) 3 (14%) 12 (55%) 1 (5%) .054
Good/excellent 7 (29%) 4 (17%) 6 (25%) 6 (25%) 1 (4%)
To manage or cure heart disease Poor/fair 4 (18%) 3 (14%) 1 (5%) 13 (59%) 1 (5%) .087
Good/excellent 8 (36%) 2 (9%) 5 (23%) 6 (27%) 1 (5%)
To lower blood pressure to normal levels Poor/fair 2 (9%) 4 (18%) 4 (18%) 11 (50%) 1 (5%) .101
Good/excellent 4 (17%) 8 (33%) 4 (17%) 8 (33%) 0 (0%)
To manage or cure diabetes Poor/fair 5 (24%) 2 (10%) 1 (5%) 12 (57%) 1 (5%) .102
Good/excellent 7 (35%) 2 (15%) 4 (20%) 5 (25%) 1 (5%)
To prevent chronic diseases Poor/fair 3 (14%) 1 (5%) 4 (18%) 12 (55%) 2 (9%) .123
Good/excellent 3 (13%) 5 (21%) 7 (29%) 8 (33%) 1 (4%)
To stop taking prescription medications Poor/fair 4 (18%) 2 (9%) 3 (14%) 11 (50%) 2 (9%) .141
Good/excellent 5 (22%) 4 (17%) 7 (30%) 6 (26%) 1 (4%)
To lose weight Poor/fair 4 (18%) 3 (14%) 2 (9%) 11 (50%) 2 (9%) .352
Good/excellent 5 (22%) 5 (22%) 4 (17%) 7 (30%) 2 (9%)
Would you be willing to try a whole-foods plant-based diet for ANY reason? Poor/fair 2 (9%) 2 (9%) 5 (23%) 5 (23%) 8 (36%) .258
Good/excellent 0 (0%) 6 (24%) 9 (36%) 5 (20%) 5 (20%)