DASH* to the Diet, High Blood Pressure, NHLBI

DASH* to the Diet: Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure Following the DASH Eating Plan

Fact sheet for public and patients on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, which has been shown to prevent and reduce high blood pressure. Provides tips for eating more heart healthfully.

Also available in Spanish.

Item No.:

04-5242

Availability:

PDF (149 kb) | Print
Information about file types.

Format:

NHLBI produced publications : Color

Page Count:

2 pages

Subject:

High Blood Pressure-Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible

Audience:

General Public/Patients

Language:

English

Size:

8.5 in. X 11 in.

Date of
Publication:

2004


9/9/2008 3:14:18 PM This is a low sodium handout, and contains absolutely no information on the DASH diet. There are no recommendations for dairy, fruits, veggies, nuts, etc.
1/3/2008 11:25:11 PM The 2 page brochure gives very basic information. It does not provide any real help with choosing the best foods. Much more specifics as to sodium intake and sources needed. I expected much more.....
11/26/2007 6:57:41 PM
6/12/2007 9:03:19 PM
5/26/2007 1:19:59 AM I found more information on how to use the DASH diet in the Krames booklet I picked up at Kaiser.
3/17/2007 1:45:59 PM I found this consumer friendly. It has basic information and encourages healthy eating.
5/29/2006 1:20:36 PM disappointing While this gives good tips on cutting sodium, there’s no mention of low-fat dairy or the recommended number of fruit/veggie servings/day
5/25/2006 1:08:54 PM I can’t even bring up the Dash copy!

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