The DASH diet for high blood pressure: from clinical trial to dinner table.
Journal Article (Review)
Three recent studies show that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lowfat dairy products and low in fat, refined carbohydrates, and sodium can lower blood pressure either alone or in combination with other lifestyle changes. These studies have greatly expanded our knowledge of nonpharmacologic interventions to prevent and manage hypertension. They also underscore the need for diet and lifestyle counseling in the primary care setting.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Karanja, N; Erlinger, TP; Pao-Hwa, L; Miller, ER; Bray, GA
Published Date
- September 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 71 / 9
Start / End Page
- 745 - 753
PubMed ID
- 15478706
Pubmed Central ID
- 15478706
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0891-1150
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3949/ccjm.71.9.745
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States