Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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Chapter 19, Problem 4RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement “The DASH diet has been shown to reduce HBP; additional sodium restrictions have led to further reductions in blood pressure” is true or false.
Introduction: The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is recommended for people with high blood pressure (HBP) and reduces the risk of heart diseases. In a DASH diet, the recommended sodium intake is below 1500 mg per day as per national guidelines.
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