Table 3.
DASH Diet Nutritional Intake (mean ± SD) and Nutrient Targets.
| Total Sample Intake (n = 15) | DASH Score Target (1 Point) | DASH Score Intermediate Target (0.5 Points) | DASH Score Not Meeting Target or Intermediate (0 Points) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASH accordance score | 2.8 ± 1.3 | |||
| DASH nutrients | ||||
| Sodium (mg/d) | 2642.9 ± 1001.9 | <2300.0 | 2300–2650 b | >2650 |
| Cholesterol (mg/d) | 222.4 ± 84.5 | <149.1 | 149.1–224.7 b | >224.7 |
| Saturated fat (% of kcal/d) | 11.6 ± 2.6 | <6.0 | 6–11 | >11 c |
| Total fat (% of kcal/d) | 36.5 ± 5.0 | <27.0 | 27–32 | >32 c |
| Protein (% of kcal/d) | 19.2 ± 2.6 | >18.0 a | 16.5–18.0 | <16.5 |
| Calcium (mg/d) | 840.7 ± 369.8 | >1240.0 | 842.3–1240.0 | <842.3 c |
| Magnesium (mg/d) | 331.6 ± 116.4 | >496.7 | 330.3–496.7 b | <330.3 |
| Potassium (mg/d) | 3070.5 ± 971.5 | >4673.3 | 3198.3–4673.3 | <3198.3 c |
| Fiber (g/d) | 14.1 ± 6.0 | >30.0 | 19.5–30.0 | <19.5 c |
Note: DASH = Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; a = 1 point, b = 0.5 points, c = 0 points.