The nurse is teaching an adolescent with hypertension foods recommended on the DASH diet. What foods should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

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The DASH diet provides a lower salt diet that has been associated with improvement in BP and is believed to be beneficial for all patients with hypertension. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is plentiful in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products and low in sugar and salt. Energy drinks are high in sugar, and chocolate milk is high in fat.

The Nurse Is Teaching an Adolescent with Hypertension Foods Recommended