Hypertension is the most common risk factor for stroke, heart disease and also many other diseases. African Americans are mostly vulnerable for hypertension. They have an increased likelihood for developing hypertension. But good news is, there are many treatments or remediation methods available to prevent and/or control hypertension. Dash Diet is the one of the methods to control hypertension.
Method: Hinari, Medline through PubMed and Google scholar was used for literature searching. Key words like hypertension, nutrition and hypertension, DASH diet, DASH diet and hypertension was used.
Results: There are no actual causes for increased risk of hypertension among African American found. Research shown that DASH diet has significant impact on reducing hypertension
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Method
3. Result
3.1 DASH diet
3.2 Fruit and Dash Diet
3.3 Effectiveness of DASH diet
4. Discussion
Research Objectives and Themes
This paper aims to review the importance of delivering nutritional education to individuals with hypertension, specifically focusing on the context of African Americans and the effectiveness of the "DASH diet" in preventing and managing the condition.
- Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among African Americans.
- Genetic and physiological predispositions to high blood pressure.
- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and its nutritional components.
- Impact of the DASH diet on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
- Clinical evidence regarding sodium intake reduction and the DASH dietary pattern.
Excerpt from the Book
DASH diet
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to prevent Hypertension) may be a dietary pattern promoted by the U.S.-based National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health, bureau of the united states Department of Health and Human Services) to forestall and management cardiovascular disease. The DASH diet is made in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat farm foods; includes meat, fish, poultry, balmy and beans; and is restricted in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and additional fats. Additionally to its result on pressure, it's designed to be a well-balanced approach to feeding for the overall public (National Heart, 2012, Appel et al., 2006). It’s currently counseled by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a perfect feeding set up for all Americans(Sacks et al., 1999).
The DASH diet relies on authority studies that examined 3 dietary plans and their results. None of the plans was eater, however the DASH set up incorporated a lot of fruits and vegetables, low fat or skim farm, beans, and balmy than the others studied. The diet reduced systolic pressure by half-dozen mm hg and diastolic pressure by three mm hg in patients with high normal pressure, currently known as "pre-hypertension." Those with cardiovascular disease born by eleven and half-dozen, severally. These changes in pressure occurred with no changes in weight. The DASH dietary pattern is adjusted supported daily caloric intake starting from 1600 to 3100 dietary calories (National Heart, 2012, Appel et al., 2006, Sacks et al., 1999).
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Provides an overview of hypertension as a common chronic medical condition, emphasizing its higher prevalence and early onset among African Americans while introducing the DASH diet as a potential intervention.
Method: Describes the literature search strategy, identifying that databases such as Hinari, Medline/PubMed, and Google Scholar were utilized to gather relevant studies.
Result: Presents the nutritional composition of the DASH diet and evidence-based findings from clinical studies regarding its efficacy in lowering blood pressure across different demographic groups.
Discussion: Synthesizes the key findings, concluding that dietary modifications like the DASH diet and sodium reduction are scientifically supported methods for the effective management of hypertension.
Keywords
Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, African Americans, DASH diet, Nutrition, Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease, Sodium Intake, Dietary Patterns, Genetic Factors, Public Health, Clinical Studies, Preventive Medicine, Nutritional Education, Blood Pressure Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The paper focuses on the high prevalence of hypertension among African Americans and examines the effectiveness of the DASH diet as a strategy for managing and controlling blood pressure.
What are the central themes of the work?
Key themes include the impact of hypertension on public health, the potential genetic and lifestyle factors contributing to the condition, and the clinical outcomes of using the DASH dietary approach.
What is the main objective of the study?
The primary goal is to review the importance of nutritional education and assess how the DASH diet can serve as an effective intervention for patients with hypertension.
Which methodology was applied in this paper?
The research is a literature review conducted by searching academic databases including Google Scholar, Hinari, and Medline through PubMed using specific hypertension-related keywords.
What is covered in the main body of the paper?
The main body covers the definition and risk factors of hypertension, the structure of the DASH diet, and a detailed presentation of clinical results concerning its impact on blood pressure levels.
Which keywords characterize this study?
Essential keywords include Hypertension, African Americans, DASH diet, Sodium Intake, and Cardiovascular Disease.
How does race relate to hypertension in this study?
The study notes that African Americans are more vulnerable to hypertension and tend to develop it at a younger age, with some studies suggesting genetic or psychological factors like anger inhibition may play a role.
What does the study suggest about sodium intake?
The research suggests that reducing sodium intake, particularly when following the DASH diet, leads to significant decreases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, supporting a lower target for daily sodium consumption.
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- Noshin Samiha Khan Trisha (Autor:in), 2013, Hypertension and nutrition, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/272338
