AACVPR TELECONFERENCE

Dietary Approaches to Prevention
& Treatment of Hypertension

Presented By:
Lawrence Appel, MD, MPH

Dr. Appel presents the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, known as The DASH diet. The DASH diet is based on strongly supported evidence that multiple dietary and lifestyle factors affect blood pressure, including sodium consumption, weight loss, and increased potassium intake. This presentation outlines tactics to help healthcare professionals develop and implement effective clinical strategies in dietary changes and in guiding patients to a healthier lifestyle.

Following the presentation, participants will be able to:

• Understand the magnitude of the blood pressure problem and the lifestyle factors that affect it including sodium reduction and weight loss

• Recognize opportunities to reduce racial disparities in blood pressure through lifestyle changes

• Implement behavioral change for patients at all ages, including middle aged and older patients

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