Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding plant-based diets (select all that apply)?Group of answer choicesThe following patterns are considered 'Plant-based': The Healthy American, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean Dietary PatternsAll plant-based diets decrease risk of mortality and chronic diseasePlant-based diets can and should consist of mostly plant foods along with nutrient-dense, high quality animal-source foods (like low fat dairy and lean meat)Only the plant-based diets that are 100% plants are healthyThe current Americans diet is an example of a plant-based diet - it's just an unhealthy versionVegan diets can supply all essential micronutrients to the body, without supplementation

The following statements are TRUE regarding plant-based diets:

1. The following patterns are considered 'Plant-based': The Healthy American, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean Dietary Patterns. These diets focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans.

2. Plant-based diets can and should consist of mostly plant foods along with nutrient-dense, high quality animal-source foods (like low fat dairy and lean meat). A plant-based diet doesn't mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. Rather, you are proportionately choosing more of your foods from plant sources.

3. Vegan diets can supply all essential micronutrients to the body, without supplementation. A well-planned vegan diet can be nutritionally adequate, but it requires careful attention to certain nutrients that are more difficult to get from plant foods.

The following statements are FALSE:

1. All plant-based diets decrease risk of mortality and chronic disease. While many studies suggest that plant-based diets can help decrease the risk of these conditions, it's not a guarantee and depends on the overall quality of the diet and other lifestyle factors.

2. Only the plant-based diets that are 100% plants are healthy. This is not true. A balanced diet that includes a variety of foods from all food groups can be healthy, whether it includes animal products or not.

3. The current Americans diet is an example of a plant-based diet - it's just an unhealthy version. The typical American diet is high in processed foods, red meat, and sugar, and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, which is not representative of a healthy plant-based diet.