DASH diet
DASH Diet
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a dietary pattern promoted by the U.S.-based National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services) to prevent and control hypertension. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods; includes meat, fish, poultry, nuts, and beans; and is limited in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added fats.
Pronunciation
DASH Diet: /dæʃ daɪət/
Etymology
The term "DASH" is an acronym for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension". The diet is so named because it is a dietary approach that has been shown in research to help stop or reduce hypertension.
Related Terms
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, it is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Dietary pattern: The quantities, proportions, variety or combination of different foods, drinks, and nutrients in diets, and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed.
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: A part of the National Institutes of Health, it provides global leadership for research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases.
- National Institutes of Health: The primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services: A department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DASH diet
- Wikipedia's article - DASH diet
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