HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Lima S, da Silva Nalin de Souza B, Franca- A. et al. 2013
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Dietary approach to hypertension based on low glycaemic index and principles of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension): a randomised trial in a primary care service.
Authors:
Lima S, da Silva Nalin de Souza B, França A, Salgado Filho N, Sichieri R
Journal:
British Journal of Nutrition
Year of publication:
2013
Volume:
110
Issue:
8
Page numbers:
1472-1479
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Hypertensive patients.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with diabetes, chronic renal diseases and cancer, as well as pregnant women, were excluded from the study.
Research Purpose:
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of a Brazilian dietary approach to hypertension on BP levels and urinary Na and K excretion in hypertensive patients who were being monitored by primary health care providers in a poor region of Brazil.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Brazil
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
Fundac¸a˜o de Amparo e Pesquisa do Estado do Maranha˜o and Coordenac¸a˜o de Aperfeic¸oamento de Pessoal de N?´vel Superior.