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Question 1

What is the DASH 1 diet?

Answer 1

Isocaloiric - amount of energy given to participants no matter what diet they were on was kept the same to try ensure people were not gaining or losing weight
BP from due to DASH diet, consuming more fruit and vegetables and other micronutrients compared to control diet

Question 2

What is the DASH 2 diet?

Answer 2

2 diets, 3 levels of sodium for each level of the diet (high, medium and low)
BP drop because of DASH diet, combination of foods and micronutrients seem to have a beneficial effect and because of reduction in sodium

Question 3

What is the function of potassium?

Answer 3

Diet high in fruit and vegetables will include lots of potassium, the AI is 2800mg/day for women and 3800mg/day for men
Potassium functions as the main cation inside cells, keep fluid and electrolyte in balance and facilitate many reactions such as nerve impulse and muscle contraction

Question 4

What is the relationship between hypertension and potassium?

Answer 4

Found that there is an inverse relationship between potassium and hypertension, as potassium increases, CVD risk decreases. High potassium diets recommend for hypertensive subjects. There are potassium supplements available

Question 5

Strengths of the DASH diet

Answer 5

The results of these studies and others show that the DASH diet lowers blood pressure, improves the lipid panel, helps people lose weight, and reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Question 6

Weaknesses of the DASH diet

Answer 6

Six to eight daily servings of grains, even whole-grain products, is wildly excessive. Furthermore, most of the suggested foods are highly processed, and many are made with wheat flour. Even whole-wheat bread has a moderately high glycemic index, meaning it causes spikes in blood sugar.