What is the DASH diet and what dietary patterns does it emphasize to support blood pressure reduction?

• A. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean proteins, and whole grains; reduces sodium and saturated fat.
• B. Diet to Stop Hyperglycemia; emphasizes high-fat dairy and red meat; increases sodium.
• C. Diet Arts to Suppress Hunger; emphasizes processed snacks; no sodium change.
• D. DASH diet reduces sugar.

Answer: (A)