The nurse teaches a patient about the DASH diet for hypertension management. This diet emphasizes:

A High sodium and red meat

B Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium to 2300mg daily

C Unlimited caffeine

D High carbohydrate intake

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

DASH diet: rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meats, nuts, beans. Limit sodium (<2300mg, ideally <1500mg), saturated fat, added sugars, alcohol. Shown to reduce BP by 8-14 mmHg.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The nurse teaches a patient about the DASH diet for hypertension management. This diet emphasizes:" is Option B: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium to 2300mg daily.

The other options — A) High sodium and red meat, C) Unlimited caffeine, D) High carbohydrate intake — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: DASH diet: rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meats, nuts, beans. Limit sodium (

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The nurse teaches a patient about the DASH diet for hypertension management. This diet emphasizes:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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