PEDIATRIC ANNALS 42:9 | SEPTEMBER 2013 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute convened an expert panel to develop integrated guidelines for cardiovascular health and risk reduction in children and adolescents. Because it is well documented that the roots of cardiovascular disease in adults are initiated in childhood, the expert panel sought to review the existing literature to address a ...

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is a widely recommended diet for individuals with hypertension. Adherence to the DASH diet has been shown to be effective for controlling hypertension, but it is unclear whether a hypertension diagnosis has an impact on adherence to the diet and nutrient intake. This study examined the association between hypertension diagnosis and the DAS...

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet (DASH Diet) merupakan cara diet sehat yang ditujukan untuk membantu terapi atau mencegah hipertensi (tekanan darah tinggi). Dengan DASH diet, maka anda akan mengurangi asupan sodium (garam) dalam makanan serta memperbanyak variasi mengandung zat-zat gizi bermanfaat menurunkan tekanan darah, seperti potassium, kalsium dan magnesium. Penelitian ini men...

A healthy lifestyle is important in CVD prevention and treatment through effects on modifiable CVD risk factors, particularly blood pressure. Although the major drawback is the low level of adherence over time, appropriate lifestyle changes may safely and effectively prevent and treat hypertension. The recommended dietary approaches that have been shown to be capable of reducing blood pressure ...

Coronary heart disease progression and its toll on health and longevity are inextricably linked to diet and lifestyle practices. Aging results in a progressive worsening of vascular function, and accompanying CHD risk factors, that are caused by unhealthy diet and lifestyle practices. Implementing healthy dietary patterns alone or in conjunction with pharmacotherapy favorably affects cardiovasc...

OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan on metabolic risks in patients with the metabolic syndrome. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a randomized controlled outpatient trial conducted on 116 patients with the metabolic syndrome. Three diets were prescribed for 6 months: a control diet, a weight-reducing diet emphasizing healthy fo...