A client is prescribed the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet to reduce risk factors for heart disease. What foods should the nurse recommend that this client ingest when following this diet?
a. 5 servings of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products daily
b. 4 servings of fruits and vegetables and 1 serving of dairy products daily
c. 3 servings of fruits, 5 servings of vegetables, and 3 servings of dairy products daily
d. 5 servings of fruit, 3 servings of vegetables, and 2 servings of low-fat dairy products daily
d. 5 servings of fruit, 3 servings of vegetables, and 2 servings of low-fat dairy products daily
Clients using the DASH diet should consume 5 servings of fruits, 3 servings of vegetables, and 2 servings of low-fat dairy products daily. Foods should include whole gains, poultry, fish, and nuts with limited amounts of red meat and foods containing simple carbohydrates and high fat snacks.
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