A community health nurse is providing education about the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan to people attending cardiac rehabilitation. Which of the following recommendations would be included in this presentation?
a. The use of this dietary plan has the same health effects as a daily exercise program.
b. The use of this dietary plan will eliminate the need for medication to treat hypertension.
c. This dietary plan is excludes the consumption of processed foods.
d. This dietary plan includes eating greater amounts of fruits and vegetables.
Answer: d. This dietary plan includes eating greater amounts of fruits and vegetables.
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