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VOL. 2, ISSUE 1 (2017)
Effect of dash diet on the old age subjects suffering from hypertension
Authors
Dr. Luxita Sharma, Vaasawa Sharma
Abstract
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Hypertension is classified into two parts i.e Systolic (contraction of heart) and Diastolic (Relaxation of heart) This study was designed specifically keeping in mind the role of Hypertension in our lives and how it can be managed by eliminating the wrong lifestyle and dietary habits. The present study was carried out on forty subjects selected by purposive random sampling belonging to region of Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The subjects were suffering from hypertension and high lipid levels. The dietary intake was surveyed by 24 hour dietary recall method. The medical history showed their high blood pressure levels. Then the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet was provided to the patients for three months. It is a very popular diet which is given in high Blood pressure and it stresses on the low sodium diet as well as giving the food groups rich in n potassium, magnesium and calcium whose ratio with sodium reduces the increased levels of sodium. The DASH diet features menus with plenty of vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fish, poultry and nuts. The study concluded to attain the reduced levels of Blood pressure and lipid levels.
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Pages:153-156
How to cite this article:
Dr. Luxita Sharma, Vaasawa Sharma "Effect of dash diet on the old age subjects suffering from hypertension". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 2, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 153-156
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