DASH Dietary Pattern: A Treatment for Non-communicable Diseases.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the DASH diet, which includes low-fat dairy, in managing non-communicable diseases.
Results Summary
The study suggests that prolonged adoption of the DASH diet, including low-fat dairy, can be a useful treatment for numerous non-communicable diseases with sustained health benefits. Long-term studies are needed to confirm these effects.
Population
Not specified (general Western population implied)
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
diet high in fat (particularly saturated fat), salt and sugars | increase | innumerable incidence of diet-associated health diseases | - | innumerable incidence | have shown to be associated with | #1 |
Dietary modification | neutral | any treatment strategy | - | - | is a central part of | #2 |
prolonged adoption of DASH diet | decrease | numerous non-communicable diseases | - | - | can be a useful treatment for | #3 |
prolonged adoption of DASH diet | increase | health | - | - | sustained effect on | #4 |
Non-communicable diseases are the major inducer of mortality and morbidity in the Western world. In terms of nutrition, a diet high in fat (particularly saturated fat), salt and sugars have shown to be associated with innumerable incidence of diet- associated health diseases. Dietary modification is a central part of any treatment strategy. The Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is one among such healthy dietary patterns, which emphasizes on the consumption of fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods, including whole grains, poultry, fish, and small quantities of red meat, sweets and drinks containing sugar. This study provides certain practical evidence that prolonged adoption of DASH diet which can be a useful treatment for numerous non-communicable diseases with a sustained effect on the health that involves both accessibility and proximity to healthy eating choices. Long-term studies are required to assess whether these effects are maintained over time.