Figure INFOGRAPHIC 13.8 DASH Diet Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH eating plan shown below is based on a 2,000 kcal/day diet. The DASH diet reduces sodium in the diet, and encourages a variety of foods rich in nutrients such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
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