DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure
en español: Dieta DASH para la hipertensión arterial
Medically reviewed by: Carissa M. Baker-Smith, MD, MPH
Doctors may recommend the DASH diet for kids who have ever had a blood pressure reading that was higher than normal. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Diet can impact blood pressure, so high blood pressure can often be treated with dietary changes. The DASH diet is not a strict diet, but more of a lifestyle. It’s fairly easy to follow and doesn’t restrict any type of food. While following this diet, kids can still have favorite treats on occasion as long as they get most of their calories from whole, unprocessed foods.