The title itself serves as a metaphor for choosing the "fork" (preventative nutrition) over the "knife" (surgery as a last resort).
The film's narrative is anchored by the independent research of two prominent figures: Forks Over Knives (2011).zip
: A nutritional biochemist at Cornell University and lead scientist of The China Study , a massive epidemiological project that linked high animal protein consumption to increased rates of chronic disease. The title itself serves as a metaphor for