Incorporating DASH Diet Principles into Everyday Living

About This Webinar

The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was ranked by US News & World Report #1 best diet for 8 years in a row and in came in #2 in 2019. The DASH diet is a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. This diet includes a healthy, flexible eating pattern which has been proven to lower blood pressure.

This webinar will provide information about what the DASH Diet is, the research that supports it, who should consider adopting it, and how the DASH Diet principles can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle.

Objectives

After this presentation, the attendee should be able to:

1. Locate references about the DASH clinical trials and other references about diet and high blood pressure
2. Present the dietary pattern of the DASH Diet to both patients and colleagues
3. Explain the new high blood pressure guidelines to patients in the context of other risk factors
4. Help patients set goals that work toward adopting a DASH

Presenter

Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN

Rosanne is owner of Rust Nutrition Services and provides nutrition communication services to the food industry and science-based medicine organizations. She’s co-authored several books, including topics related to the DASH diet, glycemic index, and calorie counting.

Follow her on social media (@rustnutrition on Twitter or @chewthefacts on Instagram) or contact her at her website http://www.rustnutrition.com.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing education is no longer available for this session.

Event Materials

Webinar Slides (PDF)

Webinar Slides Handout (PDF with note space)

Additional Resources (PDF)

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