MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The American Heart Association has endorsed a diet program to stop hypertension. What is the name of this diet program?

A	Low fat diet
B	DASH diet
C	Low sodium diet
D	Keto diet

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The DASH diet has been widely studied and has many health benefits. Following this diet plan may help: Lower high blood pressure. Reduce the risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is an eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, poultry, nuts, legumes, and low-fat dairy. These foods are high in key nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -How DASH Works. The DASH diet reduces high blood pressure by lowering the amount of sodium in your diet to 2300 milligrams (mg) a day. Lowering sodium to 1500 mg a day reduces blood pressure even more.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fruits. Vegetables. Whole-grains. Low-fat dairy products. Skinless poultry and fish. Nuts and legumes. Non-tropical vegetable oils. 31-Oct-2016

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