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
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Method
- Result
- DASH diet
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to review the importance of nutritional education for individuals with hypertension, focusing on the African American population and exploring the effectiveness of the DASH diet. The paper aims to explore the prevalence of hypertension among African Americans and the factors contributing to this high incidence.
- Prevalence of Hypertension in African Americans
- Factors contributing to hypertension among African Americans
- The effectiveness of the DASH diet for managing hypertension
- Dietary Interventions for Hypertension Management
- The Importance of Nutritional Education for Hypertension Prevention
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides a comprehensive overview of hypertension, its prevalence, and the particular significance of hypertension in the African American population. It discusses the potential genetic and physiological factors contributing to this higher incidence in African Americans. The introduction also highlights the importance of lifestyle interventions, including diet, for controlling hypertension and emphasizes the role of the DASH diet as a potential solution.
- Method: This section outlines the research methodology employed in this review. It details the databases used for literature search (Google Scholar, Hinari, Medline through PubMed) and the keywords used to conduct the searches.
- Result: This section focuses on the DASH diet, explaining its origin, the dietary principles, and its potential benefits in managing hypertension. It discusses the results of studies examining the DASH diet's impact on blood pressure in individuals with different levels of hypertension. The section provides detailed information on the daily nutrient goals of the DASH diet and the research findings on its effectiveness in various groups, particularly for African Americans and those with pre-hypertension.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms include hypertension, African American, DASH diet, nutritional education, dietary intervention, cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, genetic factors, physiological factors, and lifestyle modification. The paper explores the effectiveness of the DASH diet in controlling hypertension and its relevance for improving the health outcomes of African Americans.
- Quote paper
- Noshin Samiha Khan Trisha (Author), 2013, Hypertension and nutrition, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/272338
