The DASH diet is based on findings from the “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension” a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-supported study that found that elevated blood pressure levels can be reduced with an eating plan low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and rich in fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy products.
Magnesium, potassium, calcium as well as protein and fiber are important components of the DASH diet.
The DASH diet eating pattern has been shown to substantially lower blood pressure without weight loss or reduced sodium intake. More recently, another landmark study, DASH-Sodium, has shown that a combination of the DASH diet and sodium reduction can lower blood pressure even more. This combination benefits those with and without high blood pressure.
NutriGenie DASH Diet software is one of our latest and most comprehensive nutrition software with many of NutriGenie unique technologies and analyses, such as star rating of overall diet quality.
Our ratings take into account the latest guidelines issued in September 2002 by the Institute of Medicine, the medical division of the National Academies. The latest guidelines establish for the first time a range of recommended amounts (Dietary Reference Intakes or DRIs) for macronutrients proteins, fats and carbohydrates and also include advice on how much dietary fiber and how little cholesterol or saturated fat people should strive for to maintain good health.
Features –
Has star ratings and descriptive analysis of diet
Incorporates the September 2002 guidelines issued by the Institute of Medicine, the medical division of the National Academies.
Can automatically generate nutritious and balanced daily menus based on calorie level.
Has weight control planner, cholesterol profiler, blood pressure log, body mass index calculator
Exellent food database management utilities and graphic analyses of diet.