Tips For Following The Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet: References

Tips For Following The Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet
Introduction
What can I do to incorporate DASH into my lifestyle?
Why does adding more fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products to my diet help me lower my high blood pressure?
How can I make sure I stay with the DASH eating plan?
Where to go from here
References
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Citations
Elmer PJ, et al. (2006). Effects of comprehensive lifestyle modification on diet, weight, physical fitness, and blood pressure control: 18-month results of a randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 144(7): 485–495.
Sacks F, et al. (2001). Effects on blood pressure of reduced dietary sodium and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. New England Journal of Medicine, 344(1): 3–10.

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Last updated:	April 24, 2007
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman

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