Question

Match the diet change to the related health impact which is specifically supportive of HYPERTENSION. SAMPLE MEAL:

Deli turkey on white bread

American Cheese slice

1 cup minestrone vegetable soup

Chocolate chip cookie

12 ounces Iced tea

Instead of deli turkey choose low sodium turkey or fresh turkey.
-	Instead of white bread choose whole grain bread.
-	Instead of canned minestrone vegetable soup, choose low sodium variety or homemade.
-	Instead of chocolate chip cookie, choose a banana or an orange.
	Instead of iced tea, choose milk as a beverage.

A.	This change will help increase fiber which is an important part of the DASH guidelines for blood pressure control.
B.	This change will provide a good source of calcium which helps with blood pressure management according to the DASH guidelines.
C.	This change will provide a good source of potassium which helps with blood pressure management according to the DASH guidelines.
D.	This change will help reduce sodium intake while maintaining vegetable intake which helps with blood pressure management according to the DASH guidelines.
E.	This change will help reduce sodium intake from processed food. This can reduce fluid retention and help to manage blood pressure.

Answer 1

Instead of deli Turkey choose low sodium Turkey or fresh Turkey- Ans:E

Reason : deli turkey is processed meat containing high amount of sodium which are very unhealthy to the body

Instead of white bread choose whole grain bread -Ans : A

Reason: whole grain bread contains high fiber which helps in digestion, weightloss and control blood pressure.

Instead of canned minestrone vegetable soup, choose low sodium variety or homemade.-Ans : D

Reason: homemade vegetable soup contains low sodium content which helps in blood pressure management  

Instead of chocolate chip cookie,choose a banana or an orange-Ans: C

Reason: fruits and vegetables contains potassium which can include in deash diet.

Instead of iced tea,choose milk as a beverage -Ans : B

Reason : milk is a good source of calcium.