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DASH DietAka: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

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Indications
1. Hypertension
Components: DASH Diet
1. Fruits: 4-5 servings daily
2. Vegetables: 4-5 servings daily
3. Whole grains or Fiber: 6-8 servings daily
4. Dairy (low fat): 2-3 servings daily
5. Meat (lean): 2 servings daily
6. Lower dietary sodium intake
7. Low fat (<6% of daily calories is ideal)
8. Low Cholesterol intake (<150 mg daily is ideal)
9. Low Sodium intake (<2.4 grams daily)
Components: Additional measures
1. Calcium 1250 mg daily
2. Magnesium 500 mg daily
3. potassium 4700 mg daily
Resources: DASH Eating Plan
1. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash

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