News tagged with dietary approaches to stop hypertension


African Americans less likely to adhere to DASH diet for lowering blood pressure

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which promotes consumption of more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grain, and less meats and sweets, is a proven effective treatment for hypertension. ...

Health created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Modified DASH intervention feasible for African-Americans

(HealthDay)—For African-Americans in an under-resourced community, use of a modified Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-intervention is feasible, according to a study published online Jan. 10 ...

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0