Diet for HTN + CVD Flashcards
diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat diary foods that can lower BP in patients with hypertension.
DASH diet
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
what is the combination in the DASH diet?
low-fat diary
fruits
veggies
diet that shows a decrease in systolic and diastolic BP in entire study group and hypertensive subgroup
fruit + veggie diet
diet that shows significant decrease in both systolic and diastolic BPs in both groups
combination diet
the DASH diet has great potential in which 2 patient populations?
african americans
elderly
diet and life style recommendations are applied to the general public for ____ prevention.
primary
how often should oily fish be consumed?
at least 2x/week
calorie needs typically decrease at what age?
50
beta-carotene supplements in smokers increases the risk of _____
lung cancer
high dose vitamin E supplements increase the risk of ______ _____ and total mortality
heart failure
how are antioxidant nutrients recommended?
through food sources
there is minimal evidence of a direct cardiovascular health benefit from consuming ___ _____
soy protein
there is some benefit if soy protein is used to replace animal and diary products that contain ____ ____ _____ and ____.
saturated fatty acids
cholesterol
patients with CVD should consume how much oily fish per day?
1 gram
why should we be cautious with the Mediterranean diet even though it emphasizes fruits and vegetables?
it is high in fat
