List elements of the dash eating plan that are consistent with the dietary recom

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List elements of the dash eating plan that are consistent with the dietary recommendations for CHD risk reduction. Suggest ways in which a person following the DASH eating plan might accomplish the following additional dietary modifications:consume a higher percentage of fat from polyunsaturated sources,reduce intake of trans fat and include EPA/DHA and plant sterols in the diet. List elements of the dash eating plan that are consistent with the dietary recommendations for CHD risk reduction. Suggest ways in which a person following the DASH eating plan might accomplish the following additional dietary modifications:consume a higher percentage of fat from polyunsaturated sources,reduce intake of trans fat and include EPA/DHA and plant sterols in the diet.

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Dash(dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan includes whole grains,poultry,fish,nuts and low amounts of fat.It is related to dietary recommendations of coronary heart disease risk reduction.It includes healthy life style and good diet plan.It lowers the risk of CHD as well as blood pressure.Dash diet is associated in lower lever of lipids ,cholestrol levels.DASH diet emphasises vegetables,fruits and low-fat diary foods.In addition to standard dash diet lower levels of sodium should be taken.

dash eating plan suggests intake of low amounts of fat as it can reduce the flow of blood in blood vessels.A person can only take 20-35% of polyunsaturated fats in daily routine such as fish,nuts and vegetable oil.

EPA and DHA are omega 3 fatty acids which is mostly abundant in fish and fish oils,eggs ,dairy products etc.

plant sterols occur naturally in small amounts in grains,nuts,legumes,fruits and vegetables.They have powerful cholestrol lowering properties which is much recommended for CHD people.

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