A patient with hypertension asks why their doctor recommended the DASH diet. What is the most accurate explanation?
-
A
The DASH diet eliminates all fat to reduce arterial plaque
-
B
The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, which collectively lower blood pressure
-
C
The DASH diet is a liquid diet that reduces cardiac workload
-
D
The DASH diet restricts protein to lower kidney filtration pressure