Chair ACLM Global Sustainability Committee Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Ocean Robbins, cofounder of Food Revolution Network, will explore the profound impact of food choices on both human health and the environment. Using compelling data and research, he will discuss the economic burden of chronic disease management and how lifestyle medicine, particularly plant-rich diets, can mitigate these costs. The session will also delve into the environmental consequences of current agricultural practices, such as land use, water consumption, and carbon emissions, and examine how a global shift toward plant-based diets could contribute to a healthier world. The presentation by Ocean will be followed by a conversation with Neha Pathak, MD chair of ACLM’s Global Sustainability Committee, to discuss the robust evidence that food can offer significant benefits for patients and the larger global community.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the economic burden of chronic disease management and how lifestyle medicine can significantly reduce healthcare costs.
Discuss the environmental consequences of animal agriculture including land use, water consumption, and carbon emissions - and how shifting towards plant-based diets can improve environmental realities.
Explore the evidence-based link between food choices, human health, and environmental impact, with a focus on understanding the broader implications for society as a whole.
