The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has passed a resolution directing the organization to increase plant-based food options at its own professional meetings, emphasizing the importance of individual health outcomes and environmental impact. The resolution calls for the AMA to model preventive health practices through its food choices at gatherings, with an emphasis on options that contain minimal animal product contributions.

This vote reflects a pattern of dietary policy positions taken by the AMA over the past decade, including advocating for plant-based meals in hospitals, schools, and food assistance programs. Research linked in the resolution found that a plant-based diet is associated with lower greenhouse gas emissions and cumulative energy demand compared to the Standard American Diet. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine welcomed the decision, highlighting the importance of plant-based diet inclusion in healthcare and public policy settings. President Neal Barnard, MD, expressed gratitude towards the AMA for promoting plant-based foods to benefit doctors and patients alike.