Carmen, age 34, has had hypertension since she was a teenager, as do many members of her immediate family. At a visit to the doctor one year ago after her twin brother had suffered an acute episode of hypertension requiring hospitalization, Carmen decided to seriously attempt to reduce her sodium and salt intakes. She has successfully mastered a low-sodium diet by: eliminating the use of a salt
shaker; ordering fresh, no-salt-added foods in restaurants; avoiding salty condiments; avoiding ready-to-eat foods; and using herbs and salt-free seasonings. She has recently begun reading labels and following portions of the DASH diet. Her doctor tells her to expect a further reduction in her blood pressure if she can master the DASH diet.
Carmen's understanding of the DASH diet is reflected in each of the following statements except:
a. "I need to eat more fruits."
b. "I need to eat more vegetables."
c. "I need to eat more meats."
d. "I need to eat more low-fat dairy products."
e. "I need to eat more whole grains."
c
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