Describe the DASH diet eating plan, including the types of foods and nutrients emphasized and limited by this plan


The DASH diet is a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and low-fat milk products and low in total fat and saturated fat. Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH eating plan provides more fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium; emphasizes legumes and fish over red meat; limits added sugars and sugar-containing beverages; and meets other recommendations of the report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

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