Table 1.
Nutrient targets for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) accordance score.
| DASH nutrient | DASH score target values (1 point) | Intermediate target values (0.5 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium (mg/day) | < 2300.0 | 2300–2650 |
| Cholesterol (mg/day) | < 149.1 | 149.1–224.7 |
| Saturated fat (% of Kcal/day) | < 6.0 | 6–11 |
| Total fat (% of Kcal/day) | < 27.0 | 27–32 |
| Protein (% of Kcal/day) | > 18.0 | 16.5–18.0 |
| Calcium (mg/day) | > 1240.0 | 842.3–1240.0 |
| Magnesium (mg/day) | > 496.7 | 330.3–496.7 |
| Potassium (mg/day) | > 4673.3 | 3198.3–4673.3 |
| Fiber (g/day) | > 30.0 | 19.5–30.0 |
Notes: DASH score targets are based on a 2100 Kcal/day diet and the linear index model introduced by Lin et al. (1999). If the DASH nutrient intake does not meet either target, it is scored as 0.
Source: Morton, Saydah, and Cleary (2012) and Mellen, et al. (2008). Adapted from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2006).