Why the study?
Does a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods and with reduced saturated and total fat lower blood pressure in individuals at risk for or with hypertension?
Population
Individuals at risk for or with hypertension
Design
RCT
Authors
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Supports DASH diet as initial hypertension therapy; confirms dietary BP benefits in RCT.
Does a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods and with reduced saturated and total fat lower blood pressure in individuals at risk for or with hypertension?
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy with reduced fat substantially lowers blood pressure, offering a nutritional approach to hypertension management.
Appel et al. (1997) studied this question.
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