Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to
1. Discuss diet and lifestyle intervention for lowering blood pressure.
2. Explain why a food group approach may be batter at improving health than focusing on individual nutrients.
3. Compare the DASH diet with the traditional Mediterranean diet.
4. Plan a 2000-calories DASH eating plan menu.
5. Name foods associated with cardiometabolic benefits.
6. Name foods associated with cardiometabolic risks.
7. Counsel a client on ways to lower sodium intake.