Table 1.
Study diet compared to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) recommended servings.
| Food Group | DASH Recommended Servings | Study Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Grains | 6 | 7 |
| Vegetables | 4–5 | 5 |
| Fruits | 4–5 | 4 |
| Dairy | 2–3 | 3 |
| Lean Meat | 6 or less | 4.5 |
| Legumes | 4 per week | 4 per week |
| Fats/Oil | 2–3 | 3 |
| Sweets | 5 or less | 0 |
| Sodium | 2300 mg/day | 1895 mg/day |
| Calories | 1800 | 1800 cal/day |
| Macronutrients | Carbohydrates: 45%–65% | 59% |
| Fat: 20%–30% | 21% | |
| Protein: 15%–25% | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | <6%–10% | 8% |
Note: The study diet was created using the DASH eating plan and the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines for estimated caloric needs. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/dash-eating-plan. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-2/.